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Jail in Burning Island

1997 · 98 min

A gritty, fast-moving prison drama that keeps you tense with bursts of violence and moral ambiguity.

Directed by
Kevin Chu
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
Overview
A young police officer "makes a mess" of a police operation, shoots a man in self-defense, and ends up in prison. There he learns that the world isn't black and white, but has many shades of gray, and makes new friends and enemies.
How it feels
Dark, tense and earnest. Brisk and needs your attention.
About
Justice, corruption, survival, friendship
Content
Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
Note
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Directed by
Kevin Chu
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Places
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror2
Humour2
Realism6
Romance1
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

Cast

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