Movie

Monga

2010 · 140 min

A brooding, nostalgic plunge into youthful loyalty and gang violence that builds slowly toward a sorrowful, bruising climax.

Overview: Set in the 1980s, “Monga” centers on five boys (Mosquito, Monk, Dragon, White Monkey and A-Lan) who join the "Gang of Princes" who are tired of being pushed around. As the "Gang of Princes" rise in stature, they come into conflict with other gangs jealous of their rising power.
How it feels: Dark, melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Friendship, betrayal, loyalty, coming-of-age
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
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: friendship
betrayal
loyalty
coming-of-age
violence
Places: big city
school
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild