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Julian has many visons (which is MaybeMagicMaybeMundane due to his AmbiguousDisorder) throught the film. Chang cutting off his arms at the end is merely symbolic, him realizing what could befall him if doesn't leave his criminal lifestyle. He may live, but non unscathed. In reality, Chang allowed Julian to live because Julian saved his daughter. Julian goes back to America, but his vison is an IgnoredEpiphany and he goes back to crime, this time as a getaway Driver. The year is never established in O.G.F, meaning that it could take place before the events of Drive. Further more, there are numerous similarities between Julian and The Driver: Both are portrayed by Creator/RyanGosling, both are TheStoic, and are later shown to be NotSoStoic, both have a soft spot for children (Julian spared the father after learning that his revenge is justifed, and he saves Chang's daughter. The Driver likewise does everything in his power to save Benico.) Furthermore, going by the original book by James Sallis, The Driver also has a poor relationship with his mother, though the specifics differ from the book. They also both have similar speaking patterns. Any further differences can be chalkled up to CharacterDevelopment.

[[WMG: This film is not only a sequel to Film/ValhallaRising as stated above, but is also a prequel to Film/Drive2011]]

Julian has many visons (which is MaybeMagicMaybeMundane due to his AmbiguousDisorder) throught the film. Chang cutting off his arms at the end is merely symbolic, him realizing what could befall him if doesn't leave his criminal lifestyle. He may live, but non unscathed. In reality, Chang allowed Julian to live because Julian saved his daughter. Julian goes back to America, but his vison is an IgnoredEpiphany and goes back to crime, this time as a getaway Driver. The year is never established in O.G.F, meaning that it could take place before the events of Drive. Further more, there is numerous similarities between Julian and The Driver: Both are portrayed by Creator/RyanGosling, both are TheStoic, and are later shown to be NotSoStoic, both have a soft spot for children (Julian spared the father after learning that his revenge is justifed, and he saves Chang's daughter. The Driver likewise does everything in his power to save Benico.) Furthermore, going by the original book by James Sallis, The Driver also has a poor relationship with his mother, though the specfics differ from the book. They also both have similar speaking patterns. Any further differences can be chackled up to Character Development.

Julian has many visons (which is MaybeMagicMaybeMundane due to his AmbiguousDisorder) throught the film. Chang cutting off his arms at the end is merely symbolic, him realizing what could befall him if doesn't leave his criminal lifestyle. He may live, but non unscathed. In reality, Chang allowed Julian to live because Julian saved his daughter. Julian goes back to America, but his vison is an IgnoredEpiphany and goes back to crime, this time as a getaway Driver. The year is never established in O.G.F, meaning that it could take place before the events of Drive. Further more, there is numerous similarities between Julian and The Driver: Both are portrayed by Creator/RyanGosling, both are TheStoic, and are later shown to be NotSoStoic, both have a soft spot for children (Julian spared the father after learning that his revenge is justifed, and he saves Chang's daughter. The Driver likewise does everything in his power to save Benico.) Furthermore, going by the original book by James Sallis, The Driver also has a poor relationship with his mother, though the specfics differ from the book. They also both have similar speaking patterns. Any further differences can be chackled up to Character Development.

[[WMG: This film is not only a sequel to Film/ValhallaRising as stated above, but is also a prequel to Film/{{Drive}}]]

Julian has many visons (which is MaybeMagicMaybeMundane due to his AmbigousDisorder) throught the film. Chang cutting off his arms at the end is merely symbolic, him realizing what could befall him if doesn't leave his criminal lifestyle. He may live, but non unscathed. In reality, Chang allowed Julian to live because Julian saved his daughter. Julian goea back to America, but his vison is an IgnoredpEiphany and goes back to crime, this time as a getaway Driver. The year is never established in O.G.F, meabing that it could take place before the events of Drive. Further more, there is numerous similarities between Julian and The Driver: Both are portrayed by Creator/RyanGosling, both are TheStoic, and are later shown to be NotSoStoic, both have a soft spot for children (Julian spared the father after learning that his revenge is justifed, and he saves Chang's daughter. The Driver likewise does everything in his power to save Benico.) Furthermore, going by the original book by Creator/JamesSallis, The Driver also has a poor relationship eitj his mother

** More or less [[https://filmschoolrejects.com/present-future-king-refns-one-eye-driver-lieutenant-chang-character/ confirmed by Refn himself.]]

'''''Valhalla Rising'' Spoilers''': During ''Valhalla Rising'', One-Eye is [[BlessedWithSuck having visions of a violent future that he can't avert]]. At the end of the movie, he seems to have [[FaceDeathWithDignity accepted his fate and sacrifices himself]], which is followed by a final scene that seems to imply that One-Eye has [[AscendToAHigherPlaneOfExistence ascended to being a God]] due to his sacrifice. Considering his [[TheStoic stoic nature]], his [[{{Seers}} future vision]] and capabilities far beyond those of a human, Chang might as well be the spirit of One-Eye who has descended to the modern world to serve up justice among humans. That would make ''Only God Forgives'' an upright {{Sequel}} to ''Valhalla Rising''.

[[WMG: Chang is a resurrection of [[Film/ValhallaRising One-Eye]]]].

[[WMG: Chang is a resurrection of [[Film/ValhallaRising One-Eye]]]]

During ''Valhalla Rising'', One-Eye is [[BlessedWithSuck having visions of a violent future that he can't avert]]. At the end of the movie, he [[spoiler: seems to have [[FaceDeathWithDignity accepted his faith and sacrifices himself]], which is followed by a final scene that seems to imply that One-Eye has [[AscendToAHigherPlaneOfExistence ascended to being a God]] due to his sacrifice]]. Considering his [[TheStoic stoic nature]], his [[{{Seers}} future vision]] and capabilities far beyond those of a human, Chang might as well be the spirit of One-Eye who has descended to the modern world to serve up justice among humans. That would make ''Only God Forgives'' an upright {{Sequel}} to ''Valhalla Rising''.