Returning home from a long voyage overseas, a man finds his wife and child living with another man. Fuelled by anger, he murders the other man and is forced to flee justice, until he faces death on a deserted island.
China
Is it worth your time? If you prefer your movies to move fast or have a clear moral compass, skip this. It’s a slow, brooding descent into a hole of someone's own making. If you like classic cinema that feels like it’s being weathered by the elements, then grab a seat. It’s not a happy watch. It feels more like a long,...
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"Is it worth your time? If you prefer your movies to move fast or have a clear moral compass, skip this. It’s a slow, brooding descent into a hole of someone's own making. If you like classic cinema that feels like it’s being weathered by the elements, then grab a seat. It’s not a happy watch. It feels more like a long, restless night. The story kicks off with a homecoming that goes sour the second the guy walks through the door. You’ve seen this setup before—the guy comes back from sea, his wif..."
1933 · IMDb —
