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Sword of the Assassin

2012 · 100 min

A somber, sword-swinging quest for justice that feels like a classic revenge tale with a Vietnamese historical soul.

Overview: Nguyen Vu is the sole survivor of his family who was executed by the empress of Vietnam. Upon discovering that his family may have been framed for crimes they did not commit, he sets out to bring justice and clear his family name.
How it feels: Dark, melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Revenge, justice, betrayal, family
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: revenge
justice
betrayal
family
identity
Places: countryside
single country house
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex none