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City of the Rising Sun

1999·Movie
1h 48min
69
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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Dark Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and sports

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

The last one is going in style!

Do-chul is a boxer who never wins a game. While trying to make some money, he gets involved with Hong-ki, a small-time crook. They somehow make friends and hang around together, but their views toward life and the world are almost opposite.
Gritty Neo-NoirUnderdog StoryUnlikely FriendshipCharacter-Driven DramaKorean Cinema ClassicStreet-Level CrimeBleak yet HopefulSlice of LifeBoxing Drama

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is City of the Rising Sun worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is City of the Rising Sun rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is City of the Rising Sun?

1 h 48 min

City of the Rising Sun runs 1 h 48 min.

What language is City of the Rising Sun in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.