Curse of the Golden Flower
During China's Tang dynasty the emperor has taken the princess of a neighboring province as his wife. She has borne him two sons and raised his eldest. Now his control over his dominion is complete, including the royal family itself.
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OK for ages 12+, with caveats: heavy violence, moderate sexual content
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Is "Curse of the Golden Flower" appropriate for children?
ValorScore's Content Advisory for "Curse of the Golden Flower" is "Moderate" (33/100), measuring sex, violence, language, and drug use. See the full per-axis breakdown below to decide if it fits your family.
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In ValorScore's editorial reading, "Curse of the Golden Flower" has ideological presence rated "Moderate". This is editorial opinion, not a verdict — see the axes and their evidence in the breakdown below. The overall ValorScore (cleanliness + value + audience rating) is 69/100. See every axis and its evidence in the breakdown below.
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