Crime, Drama, Thriller  •  2023  •  134 min

The Pig, the Snake and the Pigeon (2023)

The Pig, the Snake and the Pigeon poster

The Pig, the Snake and the Pigeon (2023)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Buddhism: Positive

Viewer Rating
7.3

Overview

The arrogant, third most-wanted criminal in Taiwan, decides to get rid of the top two competitors and crowns himself the most-wanted criminal before dying.


Starring Cast

Ethan Juan  •   Ben Yuen  •   Chen Yiwen


Where to watch

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

Political: Leans Left
Confidence: Medium

The film's dominant themes align with progressive values through its indirect critique of U.S. hegemony and its depiction of systemic greed and exploitation within geopolitical power struggles, reflecting a left-leaning perspective on power dynamics.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High

The movie showcases diversity through its Taiwanese setting and characters from various social strata, including marginalized communities. Its narrative explores social issues such as exploitation and violence, offering a critique of societal dynamics within its cultural context, rather than focusing on explicit DEI themes related to Western traditional identities.

Secondary

Buddhism: Positive
Confidence: High

The film incorporates Buddhist themes to explore spiritual enlightenment and moral purification, affirming sincere Buddhist values like love and renunciation. It distinguishes these genuine tenets from their exploitation by cult-like groups.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

Based on available information, 'The Pig, the Snake and the Pigeon' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's narrative centers on crime and violence, lacking any explicit LGBTQ+ representation or exploration within its storyline.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The movie *The Pig, the Snake and the Pigeon* does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore transsexual themes. The narrative centers on a hitman's quest within the criminal underworld, cult manipulation, and personal transformation, without addressing gender identity or trans issues.

Female Combat: No
Confidence: High

The film's narrative focuses on male action and conflict. While female characters like Hsiao-mei are present and pivotal to the plot, they are not depicted as engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film is not identified as an adaptation, biopic, or reboot with pre-existing characters. Without prior established canonical genders for its characters, no gender swap can be identified according to the provided definition.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

No information is available regarding source material or established character races for 'The Pig, the Snake and the Pigeon.' Thus, no instance of a race swap can be identified based on the provided data.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.3

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
7.3
The Movie Database logo
7.3

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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N/A

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