Stormy Revenge in 1790s Britain

Strategic Insights -

In John Maclean's genre-bending drama, set against the stunning Scottish locations of the 1790s, 16-year-old Tornado (Koki) lives with her samurai father Fujin (Takehiro Hira) performing bloodthirsty puppet shows to impoverished communities. After stealing two bags of gold from a small-time criminal, Tornado becomes the target of a ruthless gang led by Sugarman (Tim Roth). Armed with a samurai sword, she evades capture and forms an unlikely alliance with a pompous Laird (Alex Macqueen), while Little Sugar (Jack Lowden) plots to double-cross his father and capture Tornado.

Key Takeaways:

  • The film is a genre-bending drama that blends revenge western and samurai action thriller elements.
  • The story follows 16-year-old Tornado (Koki) and her samurai father Fujin (Takehiro Hira) as they perform bloodthirsty puppet shows to impoverished communities.
  • After stealing two bags of gold, Tornado becomes the target of a ruthless gang led by Sugarman (Tim Roth).
  • The film's production design and costumes share an earthy color palette to reflect the law and disorder in a grimy, untamed wilderness.
  • The film's second act delivers on its promise of snarling brutality, with Tim Roth and Jack Lowden competing for audible boos.
  • Koki's character, Tornado, embodies petulance and bravery in the face of danger.
  • The film features a talented cast, including Takehiro Hira, Alex Macqueen, and Rory McCann.

Statistics:

  • The film is set in 1790s Britain.
  • The film features a mix of Japanese and British cast members.
  • The film's production design and costumes reflect an earthy color palette.
  • The film's budget and box office revenue are currently unknown.
  • The film has a runtime of unknown length.
  • John Maclean is the writer and director of the film.

Sources:

  • "A storm rages in 1790s Britain in a genre-bending, multicultural period romp which binds a revenge western to a swordwielding samurai action thriller against a backdrop of stunning Scottish locations." - Variety (no date provided)
  • John Maclean, writer and director of the film. (Source: IMDb, no date provided)
  • (film's cast and crew list, but lacks publication date)