The Message
2009 · 118 min · Director: Kuo-Fu Chen, Qunshu Gao, Chen Kuofu, Gao Qunshu
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
1942, Nanjing (Nanking). Following a series of assassination attempts on officials of the Japanese-controlled puppet government, the Japanese spy chief gathers a group of suspects in a mansion house for questioning. A tense game of "cat and mouse" ensues as the Chinese code-breaker attempts to send out a crucial message while protecting his/her own identity.
Emotional fingerprint
The Message (2009) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Awe 35%, Inspiration 25%, Empathy 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Awe35%
- Inspiration25%
- Empathy20%
- Sadness10%
- Hope10%
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Share of emotional signal, not the percentage of people or a probability of enjoyment.
Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Awe, Inspiration, Empathy. Genres: Thriller, Drama, Crime. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Awe, Inspiration and Empathy. Its IMDb rating of 7.4/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 72/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Empathy
- Curiosity
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Empathy | Curiosity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Curiosity | 47 % | 42 % | 13 % | 38 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 9′ | Tension | 54 % | 48 % | 15 % | 45 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 15′ | Curiosity | 58 % | 49 % | 13 % | 54 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 21′ | Curiosity | 60 % | 53 % | 14 % | 60 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 27′ | Curiosity | 65 % | 63 % | 23 % | 63 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 32′ | Tension | 66 % | 66 % | 28 % | 59 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 38′ | Tension | 66 % | 66 % | 31 % | 53 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 44′ | Tension | 71 % | 71 % | 41 % | 51 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 50′ | Tension | 73 % | 71 % | 46 % | 53 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 56′ | Tension | 70 % | 66 % | 48 % | 50 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 62′ | Tension | 74 % | 70 % | 54 % | 48 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 68′ | Tension | 78 % | 76 % | 54 % | 51 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 74′ | Tension | 79 % | 77 % | 51 % | 55 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 80′ | Tension | 83 % | 79 % | 61 % | 54 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 86′ | Empathy | 85 % | 81 % | 74 % | 54 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 91′ | Tension | 84 % | 83 % | 69 % | 55 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 97′ | Tension | 78 % | 73 % | 55 % | 58 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 103′ | Curiosity | 75 % | 59 % | 60 % | 64 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 109′ | Sadness | 84 % | 48 % | 79 % | 54 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 115′ | Sadness | 90 % | 32 % | 88 % | 30 % |
Man in a hole
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Bai Xiaonian
Commander Zhao
Mr. Fan
Female Singer
Guard Sergeant
Details
- Directed by
- Kuo-Fu Chen, Qunshu Gao, Chen Kuofu, Gao Qunshu
- Written by
- Kuo-Fu Chen, Chia-Lu Chang, Jia Mai, Chen Kuofu
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2009
- Runtime
- 118 min
- Country
- China
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Awe
- Data updated
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