City of the Rising Sun
The last one is going in style!
Directed by Kim Sung-soo
Produced by Sidus
A character-driven drama about two mismatched men from opposite worlds who form an unlikely friendship while navigating poverty, crime, and their conflicting philosophies.
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.
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Questions people ask
Is City of the Rising Sun sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Does City of the Rising Sun end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of films.
Is City of the Rising Sun easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is City of the Rising Sun violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is City of the Rising Sun scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like City of the Rising Sun
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as City of the Rising Sun
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like City of the Rising Sun, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like City of the Rising Sun, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like City of the Rising Sun, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
