Movie

Once Upon a Time in Triad Society

1996 · 95 min

A slick, cynical gangster yarn that keeps pulling the rug out from under you, making you question whose story you're actually watching.

Overview: Brother Kwan (Francis Ng) is a triad boss gunned down outside his home and rushed to the hospital where he recounts his life story and how he became such a horrible person. And then, after he's gained our sympathy, he tells us the real story.
How it feels: Dark, cynical, tense and satirical. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Crime, power, betrayal, identity
Content: Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
power
betrayal
identity
corruption
Places: big city
hospital
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: unreliable narrator
twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex mild