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.
: He reaches out to Marianna Antoinette (Pom Klementieff), an assassin handler who holds a deep grudge against him. Joe authorizes an open contract for his own assassination, requesting it be quick and unexpected. 2024 the killer's game
