Movie

The Victim

1980 · 100 min

A kung fu tale that balances playful training scenes with a somber, vengeful pursuit, leaving a lingering sense of loss.

Tagline: Family Feud, Kung Fu Style.
Overview: Chung Yao, a martial arts expert, has long been on the run from his stepbrother, who he caught trying to rape his wife on their wedding night. His brother has never given up the chase however, and Chung Yao live in constant fear that the vengeful stepbrother will murder him and his wife.
How it feels: Tense, melancholic, dark and whimsical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Obsession, betrayal, loyalty, grief
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
betrayal
loyalty
grief
revenge
Places: countryside
small town
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild