
Kite (2014)
Release Year: 2014
Nation: Mexico, South Africa
Alternative Title: Kite - Engel der Rache, Kersto aitvaras, Na uwięzi, Кайт
Director: Ralph Ziman
Writer: Brian Cox, Yasuomi Umetsu
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Detalle Films, Distant Horizon, Videovision Entertainment
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
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Keywords
Keywords: based on anime, live action remake, neo-noir
Story
After her parents are brutally murdered in a double homicide, Sawa embarks on a relentless quest for vengeance against the unknown assailant. With the assistance of her late father's former partner Karl Aker and an enigmatic friend from her past, she transforms into a formidable teenage assassin, cutting a swath through the grim underworld of human trafficking to uncover the truth behind her parents' deaths.
Summary
Kite is a live-action remake of the cult classic anime film of the same name. Set against a backdrop of crime and corruption, the story follows Sawa, a young woman driven by grief and rage after losing both her parents to violent crime. The movie explores themes of vengeance, loss, and redemption as Sawa navigates the dark world of human trafficking in pursuit of justice.