Movie

Mutt Boy

2003 · 101 min

A raw, heartfelt slice of life that balances brutal outbursts with quiet tenderness, anchored by a fierce bond between a boy and his dog.

Tagline: When i bite, i never let go!
Overview: Life is tough for Chol-Min - his mother died during labor, forcing him to grow up alonge with his stoic police officer father. However, Chol-Min lives a high-spirited life and roams around town with his own mutt, a half-bred police dog, making friends and enemies along the way.
How it feels: Melancholic, warm, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Grief, isolation, family, violence
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: grief
isolation
family
violence
redemption
Places: small town
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild