Movie

Shadow

2018 · 116 min

A visually stunning, slow-burning wuxia tragedy of identity and betrayal, with intricate duels and a somber, ink-wash aesthetic.

Tagline: The Battlefield in Ink.
Overview: In a kingdom ruled by a young and unpredictable king, the military commander has a secret weapon: a shadow, a look-alike who can fool both his enemies and the King himself. Now he must use this weapon in an intricate plan that will lead his people to victory in a war that the King does not want.
How it feels: Dark, melancholic, tense and cynical. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Identity, betrayal, power, obsession
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
betrayal
power
obsession
loyalty
Places: fantasy world
single country house
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild