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Sensei Redenshon

2013 · 110 min

A somber, earnest redemption story where underground fights carry emotional weight as a father tries to reconnect with his son.

Directed by: German Gruber Jr.
Genres: Drama, Action, Crime
Starring: Redfern Regales

Overview: After being released from prison, a man will have to fight his past to recover the love of his son. After his past in the world of Illegal Street fighting and gambling got him sentenced, Sandro comes out of prison searching to rescue the relationship with his only son. Shendel is about to turn 20; his obsession with easy money led him to follow his father footsteps into the world of underground fights. Shendel is about to take part in one of the tournaments. In order to protect his son and win back his trust, Sandro will have to confront his toughest test yet.

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Directed by: German Gruber Jr.
Genres: Drama, Action, Crime
Starring: Redfern Regales

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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
redemption
obsession
crime
violence
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild

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Action	6
Horror	1
Humour	2
Realism	7
Romance	2
Tension	6
Darkness	6
Complexity	4
Emotional weight	7

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Genres: drama, action, crime
Directed by: German Gruber Jr.
Written by: German Gruber Jr.
Starring: Redfern Regales
Music: Herman Witkam
Cinematography: Ewoud Bon, Stijn Hoekstra
Runtime: 110 min
Country: Netherlands Antilles
Languages: Dutch

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