description Only God Forgives Overview
Only God Forgives is a 2013 action film set in Bangkok, Thailand, directed by Nicolas Winding Refn and starring Ryan Gosling and Kristin Scott Thomas. The film’s production was influenced by earlier work of Alejandro Jodorowsky, and it received consideration for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. It features Vithaya Pansringarm in a central role.
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info Only God Forgives Specifications
| Country | Sweden |
| Year | 2013 |
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Where is Only God Forgives set?
Only God Forgives is set in Bangkok, Thailand, where Ryan Gosling's character runs a Muay Thai club and becomes involved in a cycle of revenge. The city is presented through stylized neon interiors, night streets, and criminal networks.
Who directed Only God Forgives?
Nicolas Winding Refn directed the 2013 film and reunited with Ryan Gosling after Drive. The film uses sparse dialogue, ritualized violence, and strong color design rather than a conventional fast-moving crime plot.
Who plays the mother in Only God Forgives?
Kristin Scott Thomas plays Crystal, the forceful mother who drives much of the family's conflict. Her arrival in Bangkok turns a local revenge story into a wider struggle involving crime, guilt, and control.
Is Only God Forgives a realistic crime thriller?
It is a highly stylized crime and revenge film rather than a naturalistic police procedural. Its influences include the visual and symbolic work associated with Alejandro Jodorowsky, and its violence is deliberately dreamlike.
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