I think it goes back to that economy of space (as in “usable room”, not “outer space”). I remember the first time I saw the scene where Mal uses the toilet/sink in his bedroom and you see how they fold out of the wall. It really gave Serenity that “RV” feel.
The scene where they celebrate Simon’s birthday using a “cake” made of protein bars molded into the shape of a cake is another example. It’s all about the human spirit forcing a place to be “home”.
I think it goes back to that economy of space (as in “usable room”, not “outer space”). I remember the first time I saw the scene where Mal uses the toilet/sink in his bedroom and you see how they fold out of the wall. It really gave Serenity that “RV” feel.
The scene where they celebrate Simon’s birthday using a “cake” made of protein bars molded into the shape of a cake is another example. It’s all about the human spirit forcing a place to be “home”.