A subtle theme throughout the film is the handling of male vulnerability. Joe’s decision to take his own life rather than face the weakness of illness serves as a critique of hyper-masculine stoicism. His journey to accepting help (from Maize and Zvi) mirrors his physical fight for survival.
: Shortly after the contract is live, Joe receives a call from his doctor: his medical records were swapped with someone else's. He is perfectly healthy and not dying at all. 2024 the killer's game