Violence can take many forms. In this movie, there is a prevailing spirit of abusive talk and communication. A great deal of name calling and degrading speech between family members that creates a feeling of harshness especially between Rose-Ann and Ole Pa, even worse when he is drunk.

Rape scene which is quick and disturbing, but nothing is shown.

A young woman calls a man and a woman a "bastard" and a "whore."

Several characters drink liquor. A man is drinking beer from a glass in the street. A man is obviously drunk.

Gordon smokes a cigarette for a few puffs and then puts it out.