Duel to the Death
Two Countries. Two Warriors. One Battle. One Survivor.
Directed by Tony Ching Siu-Tung
Produced by Orange Sky Golden Harvest
A stylized martial-arts spectacle set in historical Asia that balances honor-bound combat with political intrigue and an unlikely bond between rival warriors.
In 16th century, during the Ming dynasty era, every ten years the greatest swordsman from Japan faces the greatest swordsman from China in a duel to the death for their nation's honor. As a duel approaches, Chinese champion Bo Ching-Wan and Japanese champion Miyamoto uncover a plot to rig the fight.
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Questions people ask
Is Duel to the Death violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of films.
Is Duel to the Death scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.
Is Duel to the Death sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Duel to the Death end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Duel to the Death easy watching? 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.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Duel to the Death
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Duel to the Death
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Duel to the Death, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Duel to the Death, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Duel to the Death, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
