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Give Me Back

1983·Movie
1h 25min
100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

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Very funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Catharsis6
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and dark humor

  • Absurdist Humor9
  • Dark Humor9
  • Satire & Parody8

World

Society, family, and war

  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

In 2000, Hong Kong, the feminist movement surged upward unceasingly. In order suppress the power of woman, "Husband Association" are developed to protect the men. Kent always be persecuted by his wife, he even loses his personal freedom, then, he goes to "Husband Association" to seek help. However, Since his fear of his wife is so deep and finally considered humanity deconstruction voluntarily. Actually Kent has not died, he observes his wife in secret, he knows that his wife still loves him so much, therefore he accepts the suggestion of the chairman Lam of "Husband Association" to negotiate with his wife with grenade. When Kent is very happy to see his wife, Lam is accidentally be killed by explosion. Then, the struggling between men and women is over.
Absurdist ComedySocial SatireGender Role CommentaryDark HumorExaggerated RealityMarital Conflict80s Hong Kong CinemaBizarre PlotPhilosophical Comedy

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Is Give Me Back worth watching?

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Give Me Back rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Give Me Back?

1 h 25 min

Give Me Back runs 1 h 25 min.

What language is Give Me Back in?

cn

It was made in cn. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.