The act of taking drama out of it, if it was consciously done, could be dramatic in itself. My whole idea was to take plot and everything else out of the novel and see what was left.
In fact the film omits the book's most sinister character, John Quinn, because he was too dark. He would have upset the whole balance of the film.
That They May Face the Rising Sun abjures not just Hollywood tropes but traditional storytelling. You can try to do something that's more distinct and original when you're not following a very strict narrative.
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