A Dirty Carnival
A small-time thug who collects debts for the local triad is torn between his criminal aspirations and his devotion to family.
Release Year
2006
Runtime
141 min
Audience Score
7.0
Genres
Crime, Drama, Action
Story Snapshot
A small-time thug who collects debts for the local triad is torn between his criminal aspirations and his devotion to family.
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A Dirty Carnival is a dark pick with high complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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