A Prayer Before Dawn
The fight starts from inside.
Directed by Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire
Produced by Meridian Entertainment, Symbolic Exchange
A gritty, visceral true-crime drama about survival and redemption through violence in a brutal Thai prison.
The amazing true story of Billy Moore, an English boxer incarcerated in Thailand’s most notorious prison. Thrown into a world of drugs and violence, he finds his best chance to escape is to fight his way out in prison Muay Thai tournaments.
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Is A Prayer Before Dawn violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Is A Prayer Before Dawn sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is A Prayer Before Dawn scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 62% of films.
Is A Prayer Before Dawn easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Does A Prayer Before Dawn end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 58% of films.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like A Prayer Before Dawn
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as A Prayer Before Dawn
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like A Prayer Before Dawn, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like A Prayer Before Dawn, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like A Prayer Before Dawn, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
