This Vietnamese horror starts strong with an intense portrayal of the bullying suffered by the main character due to her looks, making viewers empathise with the character’s quest for revenge.

However, the romance subplots are overly sweet and detracts from the film’s darker tones and the horror elements in the second half feel somewhat rushed, with questionable decisions in the way action sequences, and editing is approached.

While the title character is compelling the, the rest of the cast lacks depth and development, making it a mixed bag overall.

Clearly influenced by John Ford’s work, particularly The Searchers (1956), both in story and style, this film is average in all its characteristics.
Full disclosure, it’s a highly uncomfortable and difficult watch due to a plot filled with deeply misogynistic characters.

After a rather slow first act, the film finally sparks with emotion during the second act set in Brazil, thanks to an entertaining supporting cast. Nevertheless, the movie falls flat once again during its epilogue. We should feel relief and joy for the protagonist, but it’s difficult to empathise with her due to her deceptive and manipulative ways.