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2013 · 89 min · R

Only God Forgives

Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn · Drama, Thriller, Crime

Only God Forgives (2013) is a Drama film, directed by Nicolas Winding Refn set in Bangkok during the 2010s. It runs 89 minutes and is rated R.

A neo noir and organized crime, with a bleak and surreal dreamlike tone. Themes of revenge and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Cliff Martinez
Cinematography
Larry Smith
Cast
Ryan GoslingKristin Scott ThomasVithaya PansringarmRhatha PhongamGordon BrownTom BurkeByron GibsonSahajak Boonthanakit

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Bangkok
Setting
Urban
When
2010s

Premise & themes

Premise
Neo NoirOrganized Crime
Themes
RevengeFamily & Loyalty
Tone
BleakSurreal DreamlikeTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction

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