The minimalistic approach and closed door narrative most definitely opens it up questions about survival and sacrifice, and while the movie happens to be made as science-fiction, as Rebecca Ferguson says it is definitely a classic story that extends beyond its genre.
In Life, Miranda North is one of six astronauts aboard the International Space Station who become world famous when they discover the first extraterrestrial lifeform (which is named Calvin).
Unfortunately for the crew, their experiments with it ultimately lead to what could politely be referred to as a “conflict,” and soon enough it becomes a battle for survival in a closed environment with a creature that is both rapidly growing and evolving.