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The Prince and the Pagoda Boy

2010 · 110 min

A stately, earnest historical chronicle that moves at a measured pace, offering quiet reflection on faith and power rather than spectacle.

Overview: The film recounts the life of Ly Cong Uan from his youth as a Buddhist disciple to his ascension to Emperor of Vietnam in 1010 AD. The Prince and the Pagoda Boy was released in 2010 to mark the 100th anniversary of the city of Thang Long (today's Ha Noi).
How it feels: Earnest, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Faith, identity, power, ambition
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: faith
identity
power
ambition
redemption
Places: countryside
big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none