Canola (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A girl who went missing after an accident returns 10 years later and reunites with her grandmother.
Rated G • 2016 • 1h 56m
Canola is a South Korean drama about a grandmother, Gye-chun, who is miraculously reunited with her granddaughter Hye-ji twelve years after she went missing. The film's unrated status belies its mature content, equivalent to a strong PG-13 or the South Korean 15 rating it received, due to its intense and complex emotional themes. Parents should be aware of major plot points involving deception, abandonment, terminal illness, and death… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Canola appropriate for kids?
Canola is a South Korean drama about a grandmother, Gye-chun, who is miraculously reunited with her granddaughter Hye-ji twelve years after she went missing. The film's unrated status belies its mature content, equivalent to a strong PG-13 or the South Korean 15 rating it… Read more — free account
Content severity in Canola
What happens in Canola, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:06 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:21 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in Canola
No sexual content, nudity, or romantic innuendo is present in the film. The story is entirely focused on familial relationships.
Violence and gore in Canola
Violence is infrequent but includes some impactful scenes. A child goes missing in a crowd, leading to panic. There are brief altercations involving threatening behavior, shoving, and shouting from thugs. A key flashback depicts a character being fatally struck by a car; the event is shown quickly but is central to the plot. These moments are not graphic but are emotionally charged.
Language in Canola
Language is moderate. Profanity is used occasionally during moments of high emotion or distress. Expect some exclamations and insults common in Korean dramas rated for teen audiences, likely equivalent to words like "damn" or stronger.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Canola
There are a few scenes involving substances. Adults are shown drinking soju during meals in a social context. In flashbacks to her difficult life in Seoul, the teenage protagonist is shown with delinquent friends who may be smoking or drinking, depicting a troubled youth environment.
Mature themes in Canola
Thematic content is the film's strongest element. It deals heavily with the grief of losing a child, family separation, and the desperation of a long search. Major themes include identity deception, guilt, poverty, and terminal illness, as the grandmother's health and memory begin to fail. The film explores the emotional weight of these situations in a raw and often heartbreaking manner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canola appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Canola is best for ages 13+. It's rated G. Canola is a South Korean drama about a grandmother, Gye-chun, who is miraculously reunited with her granddaughter Hye-ji twelve years after she went missing. The film's unrated status belies its mature content…
What age rating does Canola have?
Canola is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Canola about?
Canola is a South Korean drama about a grandmother, Gye-chun, who is miraculously reunited with her granddaughter Hye-ji twelve years after she went missing. The film's unrated status belies its mature content, equivalent to a strong PG-13 or the South Korean 15 rating it received, due to its intense and complex…
Is there sex or nudity in Canola?
No sexual content, nudity, or romantic innuendo is present in the film. The story is entirely focused on familial relationships.
How violent is Canola?
Violence is infrequent but includes some impactful scenes. A child goes missing in a crowd, leading to panic. There are brief altercations involving threatening behavior, shoving, and shouting from thugs. A key flashback depicts a character being fatally…
Is the language in Canola appropriate for kids?
Language is moderate. Profanity is used occasionally during moments of high emotion or distress. Expect some exclamations and insults common in Korean dramas rated for teen audiences, likely equivalent to words like "damn" or stronger.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Canola?
There are a few scenes involving substances. Adults are shown drinking soju during meals in a social context. In flashbacks to her difficult life in Seoul, the teenage protagonist is shown with delinquent friends who may be smoking or drinking, depicting a…
What mature themes appear in Canola?
Thematic content is the film's strongest element. It deals heavily with the grief of losing a child, family separation, and the desperation of a long search. Major themes include identity deception, guilt, poverty, and terminal illness, as the grandmother's…
How long is Canola?
Canola runs 116 minutes, directed by Chang, released in 2016.
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