Ticket to Paradise (2022)

Ticket to Paradise includes a supporting lesbian character, Wren, whose sexuality is depicted as a normal and accepted part of her identity. Her presence is incidental to the main plot, neither strongly uplifting nor denigrating LGBTQ+ themes, but rather normalizing them without extensive exploration.

The film portrays Balinese Hinduism and its associated cultural practices with respect and warmth. While the Western protagonists initially view the traditions with skepticism, the narrative ultimately affirms the beauty, community, and spiritual depth of the local culture, positioning the protagonists' initial narrow-mindedness as something to be overcome.