Kite (2014)

After her cop father is killed, a young woman tracks the murderer down with the help of his ex-partner.

Director:

Ralph Ziman

Writers:

Yasuomi Umetsu (based on the film by), Brian Cox (screenplay by)

Stars:

India Eisley, Jaco Muller, Annabel Linder

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
India Eisley	...	Sawa
Jaco Muller	...	Mikhal Kratsov
Annabel Linder	...	Elderly Woman
Christina Storm	...	Sawa's Mother
Callan McAuliffe	...	Oburi
Jane Van Der Westhuizen	...	Urchin Girl
Samuel L. Jackson	...	Lieutenant Karl Aker
Deon Lotz	...	Detective Prinsloo
Carl Beukes	...	Vic Thornhill
Kenneth Nta	...	Thornhill Bodyguards
Craig Macrae	...	Thornhill Bodyguards
Jody Abrahams	...	Henrik Pillay Pillay / Jeppie
Danny Keogh	...	Clive Thornhill
Steinman Goosen	...	Young Oburi
Jolene Martin	...	Laila Pilay

Storyline

Never Underestimate a Girl with Nothing to Lose. Based on the groundbreaking, cult classic anime, KITE tells the story of Sawa (India Eisley,"The Secret Life of the American Teenager," Underworld: Awakening), a young woman living in a corrupt society where crime and gangs terrorize the streets. When Sawa's mother and policeman father are found victims of a grisly double homicide, she begins a ruthless pursuit for the man who murdered them. With the help of her father's ex-partner, Karl Aker (Samuel L. Jackson, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, The Avengers, Django Unchained), and a mysterious friend from her past (Callan McAuliffe, The Great Gatsby, I Am Number Four), she becomes a merciless teen assassin, blasting her way through the dark world of human trafficking only to uncover a devastating truth.

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Plot Keywords:

live action remake of anime | gang | bus | revenge | female vigilante | 

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Taglines:

Hay Que sear precast

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong bloody violence throughout, grisly images, drug and sexual content

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Japan] Official Website

Country:

USA Mexico

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 August 2014 (USA)

Also Known As:

Anjo da Vingança

Filming Locations:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Company Credits

Production Co:

Videovision Entertainment, Distant Horizon, Detalle Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

David R. Ellis was initially the film's director, however, part way through filming, Ellis was found dead in the bathroom of his Johannesburg, South Africa hotel room. As a result, Ralph Ziman took over as director.

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Goofs

Position of Oburi's backpack on the ground when he's lighting the grenade, near the guys playing soccer.

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Quotes

Sawa: How do you know who he is?

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Connections

References Avenging Angel (1985)

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Soundtracks

Bitches Get Done
Written by Simon Ringrose
Performed by Sibot

User Reviews

Predictable to a "t"

As the saying goes, not many surprises to be found here, but still a somewhat decent low budget effort. Formula is well known and with an added gravitas such as Samuel L. Jackson, you give the movie some weight (it's not like he can help all the flaws this has, but he's always mesmerizing to watch).

The other actors are mixed bunch. The action (choreography) though is pretty good. Always taking into account what movie that is. There is also a lot of blood and drug use fyi, though I'm sure you can read that in the rating explanation too. There are not many shades of gray character wise, you do get them in color scheme of the picture though. For some it might be a bit too dark of course.