Revenge

Revenge

Directed by Yermek Shinarbayev

Produced by Kazakhfilm

1990100 min6.1 / 10

A dark, meditative tragedy about cycles of violence and vengeance, where a boy is groomed for murder to avenge his sister's death.

Enraged, a teacher murders a young pupil. Over the years, another boy is bred for one sole purpose: to avenge his sister’s death.

Questions people ask

  • Is Revenge sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is Revenge violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

  • Is Revenge easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Does Revenge end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is Revenge scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

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.

28/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity52

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise13

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love25

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Revenge

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Revenge

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Revenge, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Revenge, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Revenge, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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