Movie

The Vanished Murderer

2015 · 120 min

A slow-burning, atmospheric mystery that keeps you guessing with its intricate plot and morally complex characters.

Overview: In 1932, a prisoner escapes from a women's prison in northern China. Inspector Song Donglu is summoned to investigate the escape.
How it feels: Dark, tense, melancholic and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Justice, corruption, power, deception
Content: No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Full breakdown

Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: justice
corruption
power
deception
survival
Places: small town
prison
countryside
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: mockumentary
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence none
Sex none