Movie

Zig Zag

2002 · 101 min

A somber, tender character drama about damaged people trying to protect one another, with a few tense turns and a heavy heart.

Overview: An autistic 15-year-old boy steals money from his boss to provide rent for his abusive father, who uses the money to repay a loan shark.
How it feels: Dark, melancholic, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Grief, survival, family, isolation
Content: Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: grief
survival
family
isolation
redemption
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild