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Ryan Gosling is the drug dealing 2nd son of a maniacally perverse drug lord mother, who loved her 1st son more and evidently never let Gosling forget it. When his psychotic brother kills at least two prostitutes the head of the police department in Bangkok, Thailand hunts him down and sees that he is eliminated. The mother tries to get Gosling to avenge his death, when others she hired to do so fail. Gosling is a deeply troubled son, who has been unable to cut the symbolic apron strings that strangle his ability to enjoy the 'company' of women in a healthy way.

This film has a great deal of bloody violence and an underlying Oedipal styled subplot, both of which can cause discomfort and uneasiness among its viewers. It's very atmospheric, much of it is slow paced, darkly photographed and contains little dialogue. It's definitely not for the faint of heart, or for those who are expecting a rousing, escapist action flick. Fans of Gosling may not appreciate the flawed character he plays. Where, in "Drive" a movie by the same director, his role is of a strong, resourceful man - this story is of a deeply conflicted and ultimately tragic individual.