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(I) (2016)

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Sex & Nudity

  • None.

Violence & Gore

  • The film begins with a fist fight in a bar, including minor bloody injury. This fight is broken up with greater violence but in less detail. A later fist fight leaves one character unconscious. Characters separately hold a pistol to their own heads, as if to end their lives.
  • Fish are beheaded in preparation for cooking.
  • Frequent discussion of deaths prior to the events in the film, including a woman and a child.

Profanity

  • The word 'bastard' is used at least twice, but strong language is far from frequent or regular. Two characters have a major difference of opinion over the existence and character of gods,
  • Following Profanity that is use throughout this movie: 5-bastards, 3 b*tch, 1 sh*t, 1 h*ll, 5 damn or damned, 2 F words

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

  • Alcohol consumption to the point of inebriation, including as a precursor to violence and mental disorder. One character has a pipe which he puts to his mouth at least twice, but I didn't see him light it.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

  • The theme of the film is the hardship caused by extended involuntary isolation in a remote location. The psychological impact on the two main characters is intensified by previous experiences of death - family members and work colleagues. Although very slow, the intensity is disturbing.

Spoilers

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Violence & Gore

  • A character dies violently but accidentally. His body is seen at various times, post mortem, causing anguish to another character and undergoing various indignities.

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