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The Accidental Gangster

2008 · 103 min

A breezy, boisterous period romp where scrappy brawls and goofy gangster antics keep the romance light and the mood playful.

Overview: Korea, 1724. Once upon a time in the Choson Dynasty, Chun-doong falls in love at first sight with a beautiful woman whilst in the middle of a fight.When she is delivered by accident to Chun-doong's tavern to work as a maid, he is the happiest man in the land until she is snatched away by her rightful owner.He vows to get her back, but alone he is no match for Man-deuk.
How it feels: Light, whimsical, romantic and campy. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Love, crime, class, obsession
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
crime
class
obsession
loyalty
Places: small town
countryside
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild