Trouble with pride
This movie is pretty sad and kind of a depressing watch but I do think it addresses a very complicated issue fairly well. That is Gang violence especially in a third world country. Just seeing how happy that gang member was after just having killed a man that was in his way it makes your blood boil. It shows how pride can get way out of hand and become very dangerous. It kind of shows how powerless people are in a third world country. What would happen if he refused to go to the bar would he have just robbed him right then and there? There obviously is no active police and most of the villagers would likely mind their own business. How do you even fix a problem like that? Education? military intervention? When that kid was just waving his hands in the air like he was a champion it makes one think "oh you think your so tough!?" But in that moment he was completely in charge and in control and nothing could stop him. I think it's why we love characters like Ironman or batman it makes it feel possible to defend yourself in situations you'd otherwise be a helpless victim. This movie is overall very sobering.
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