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Cruel War

2024 · 94 min

A punchy, straightforward action ride through a dangerous island, light on surprises but steady in momentum.

Directed by
Guan Yue
Genres
Action, Crime
Overview
Yan Xin, a female scientist at Hainan Xingye Torch Company, used gene editing technology to cultivate super rubber seeds and went to Yinfan Island overseas for trial planting, hoping to turn it into a rich new world. Lin Xiang of the International Security Company personally led the team to this crisis-ridden land in order to protect his still beloved ex-wife Yan Xin. Since their arrival, conflicts and conspiracies have been taking turns, with the figure of local drug lord Li Wenyao looming behind them. Unknown dangers, the ultimate showdown, the two people opposing good and evil cannot escape the destined battle.
How it feels
Brisk and easy to follow.
About
Survival, betrayal, power, corruption
Content
Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.
Note
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Directed by
Guan Yue
Genres
Action, Crime
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
    Pacing
    brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language mild
    • Violence strong
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action8
    Horror2
    Humour1
    Realism5
    Romance3
    Tension6
    Darkness6
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight4

    Cast

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    Details

    Genres
    action, crime
    Directed by
    Guan Yue
    Starring
    Andy On Chi-kit, Xing Yu, Li Meng, Hu Guofang, Nita Hsia Jo-yen, Zhao Jing, Jordan Lee, Hu Yuansong
    Runtime
    94 min
    Country
    China
    Languages
    Mandarin

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