A grueling, slow-burn prison epic that immerses you in hardship and endurance, with moments of tense escape and a deep, quiet friendship at its core.
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| Scale | Value | 0 to 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4 | |
| Horror | 3 | |
| Humour | 2 | |
| Realism | 8 | |
| Romance | 0 | |
| Tension | 7 | |
| Darkness | 8 | |
| Complexity | 5 | |
| Emotional weight | 8 |
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