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Return from the River Kwai

1989 · 101 min

A grim, tension-filled war drama that immerses you in the suffering and peril of prisoners of war.

Genres
War
Overview
A group of war prisoners has spilt blood, sweat and tears to construct a bridge over the river Kwai in Thailand. Just when the bridge is ready, an American bomber arrives and destroys it. Camp commander Tanaka wants to set an example and orders that some of the prisoners must be executed. Just in time major Harada arrives with orders that the healthiest prisoners must be transported to Japan by train and boat. A treacherous journey since the allied forces keep a close eye on railroads and practically own the seas.

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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • bleakstrength 1 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • survival
  • war
  • violence
  • isolation
  • loyalty
Places
  • military
  • sea
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
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Action5
Horror3
Humour2
Realism7
Romance1
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity5
Emotional weight7

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