Because the cast consists largely of Chinese and Japanese actors speaking English with varying accents, subtitles are often used even by English-speaking audiences to ensure clarity during dialogue-heavy scenes.

Standard Blu-ray releases of this film typically include multiple subtitle tracks, including English (for the hard-of-hearing or accent clarity), French, and Spanish. Core Narrative and Themes

The film was shot primarily in English, rather than Japanese. This was a controversial decision that led some viewers to feel the film was "exotified" or lacked authenticity.