A nameless warrior recounts his battles against assassins, weaving a tapestry of duty, sacrifice, and honor.
Epic and intimate. A late-night trip at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
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Brutal violence, which is more than most PG-13 titles carry. Beyond that, no sex or nudity and no swearing.
Our estimate: fine from about 16, higher than the PG-13 suggests, because of the violence.
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During China's Warring States period, a district prefect arrives at the palace of Qin Shi Huang, claiming to have killed the three assassins who had made an attempt on the king's life three years ago.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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