DENMARK · 2013

Only God Forgives

Nicolas Winding Refn
revenge family obligation crime underworld maternal control morality and justice
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Julian, who runs a Thai boxing club as a front organization for his family's drug smuggling operation, is forced by his mother Crystal to find and kill the individual responsible for his brother's recent death.

Year2013
CountryDenmark
DirectorNicolas Winding Refn
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  4. The Missouri Breaks 1976 · Arthur Penn United States
  5. Suspiria 1977 · Dario Argento Italy
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