: Theo engages in martial arts and rituals, seeking a form of "quasienlightenment" or metamorphosis into a more powerful, perhaps non-human, version of himself.
Critics, such as those at Little White Lies , have noted that the film’s metaphysical tone creates a complex tension. Theo and the MetamorphosisHD
While the film is an original narrative, its title and theme of transformation inevitably evoke Franz Kafka’s The Metamorphosis . Like Kafka’s protagonist, Gregor Samsa, Theo experiences a transformation that separates him from the societal norms and expectations of his family. Both stories use physical or psychological changes to highlight themes of: from family structures. Disconnection from the modern human condition. Reimagining self-worth outside of social utility. : Theo engages in martial arts and rituals,