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The Fable

2019 · 123 min

A deadpan hitman comedy that ambles through ordinary life before snapping into sudden, stylish bursts of violence.

Directed by
Kan Eguchi
Genres
Action, Comedy, Crime
Overview
The Fable is a legendary yakuza hitman equal to none—but his boss orders him and his sultry associate to lay low and learn how to live a "normal life" in Osaka.

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Directed by
Kan Eguchi
Genres
Action, Comedy, Crime
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • identity
    • crime
    • violence
    • loyalty
    • isolation
    Places
    • big city
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • serialised
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language mild
    • Violence strong
    • Sex mild
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action7
    Horror2
    Humour6
    Realism6
    Romance3
    Tension6
    Darkness5
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight4

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