Dying to Survive (2018) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A Chinese leukaemia patient smuggles cheap but untested pharmaceuticals from India to help hundreds of Chinese people suffering from cancer.
Rated NR • 2018 • 1h 57m
Dying to Survive follows Cheng Yong, an aphrodisiac shop owner who begins illegally importing cheaper generic cancer medication from India to help desperate patients in China. This drama explores themes of social injustice, terminal illness, and moral redemption, focusing on the heavy financial and emotional toll of the healthcare system. Parents should note the presence of frequent smoking, mild profanity, and scenes depicting the… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Dying to Survive appropriate for kids?
Dying to Survive follows Cheng Yong, an aphrodisiac shop owner who begins illegally importing cheaper generic cancer medication from India to help desperate patients in China. This drama explores themes of social injustice, terminal illness, and moral redemption, focusing on the… Read more — free account
Content severity in Dying to Survive
What happens in Dying to Survive, moment by moment
- 0:08 🍷 Substances 4/10
- 0:12 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:28 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
Sex and nudity in Dying to Survive
Contains brief scenes in a nightclub with women dancing in scant attire and some suggestive behavior. There is a fleeting moment of a man in his underwear for comedic effect, and a few scenes depicting non-explicit intimacy between adults.
Violence and gore in Dying to Survive
Violence is relatively mild, featuring a scuffle involving fists and folding chairs. There is a brief scene where a man breaks a glass in frustration, resulting in a minor hand injury with slight blood shown.
Language in Dying to Survive
Features occasional use of mild profanity and strong language throughout the dialogue, consistent with the gritty nature of the street-level setting.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Dying to Survive
Smoking is pervasive, with characters frequently seen with cigarettes in many scenes. Alcohol consumption occurs regularly, usually during social gatherings or communal meals.
Mature themes in Dying to Survive
The narrative deals heavily with terminal illness, the death of loved ones, systemic poverty caused by high medical costs, and the moral dilemmas of operating on the black market.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dying to Survive appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Dying to Survive is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. Dying to Survive follows Cheng Yong, an aphrodisiac shop owner who begins illegally importing cheaper generic cancer medication from India to help desperate patients in China. This drama explores themes of social…
What age rating does Dying to Survive have?
Dying to Survive is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Dying to Survive about?
Dying to Survive follows Cheng Yong, an aphrodisiac shop owner who begins illegally importing cheaper generic cancer medication from India to help desperate patients in China. This drama explores themes of social injustice, terminal illness, and moral redemption, focusing on the heavy financial and emotional toll of…
Is there sex or nudity in Dying to Survive?
Contains brief scenes in a nightclub with women dancing in scant attire and some suggestive behavior. There is a fleeting moment of a man in his underwear for comedic effect, and a few scenes depicting non-explicit intimacy between adults.
How violent is Dying to Survive?
Violence is relatively mild, featuring a scuffle involving fists and folding chairs. There is a brief scene where a man breaks a glass in frustration, resulting in a minor hand injury with slight blood shown.
Is the language in Dying to Survive appropriate for kids?
Features occasional use of mild profanity and strong language throughout the dialogue, consistent with the gritty nature of the street-level setting.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Dying to Survive?
Smoking is pervasive, with characters frequently seen with cigarettes in many scenes. Alcohol consumption occurs regularly, usually during social gatherings or communal meals.
What mature themes appear in Dying to Survive?
The narrative deals heavily with terminal illness, the death of loved ones, systemic poverty caused by high medical costs, and the moral dilemmas of operating on the black market.
How long is Dying to Survive?
Dying to Survive runs 117 minutes, directed by Wen Muye, released in 2018.
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