Checkered Ninja 2

Checkered Ninja 2

Year: 2021

Runtime: 86 mins

Language: Danish

Director: Thorbjørn Christoffersen

ActionFamilyComedyAnimation

Following a narrow escape from a prison sentence in Thailand, Phillip Eppermint’s actions trigger the emergence of Checkered Ninja, who sets his sights on Alex. Alex and his family must then travel to Thailand to confront and apprehend Eppermint, leading to a series of challenging encounters and unexpected twists.

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Timeline & Setting – Checkered Ninja 2 (2021)

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Time period

Contemporary, early 2020s

The events occur in the present day, evidenced by smartphones, social media, and a livestream that reveals characters’ true natures. Modern technology and international travel anchor the story in a current era. The narrative relies on contemporary communication to drive plot and relationships.

Location

Albertslund, Copenhagen, Bangkok, Koh Ho-Ann

The story unfolds in the Danish suburb of Albertslund, part of Copenhagen, highlighting family life and local vigilance. It then shifts to Thailand, with Bangkok scenes and a search on the island Koh Ho-Ann, culminating in the climactic island quest. The settings juxtapose quiet urban life with international travel and danger, enhancing the film’s sense of adventure.

❄️ Danish suburb 🏙️ City 🏝️ Island 🗺️ Travel

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:11

Main Characters – Checkered Ninja 2 (2021)

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Alex Stenstrøm

A teenage vigilante who protects his neighborhood in Albertslund. He juggles the strain of his mission with a strained relationship and family tensions, and he grows through alliances with allies like Nakamura. His efforts reveal a desire to do right, even when it defies expectations of him as a 'bad boy.'

🎯 Protagonist 🥷 Ninja-in-training 🗺️ Reluctant Hero

Jessica (Emma Sehested Høeg)

Alex’s girlfriend who becomes distant as his vigilante life intensifies. She tells him she’s heading to a party with older kids, signaling relationship strain. She breaks up with him amid tensions and is later revealed to have been involved with Marco.

💑 Girlfriend 💔 Breakup 💡 Relationship Strain

Sean (Aske)

Alex’s stepbrother who reluctantly becomes an ally. He discovers the truth through the online livestream and ultimately helps in critical moments. He grows from a peripheral observer to an active participant in the fight against Eppermint.

👦 Brother 🛟 Ally 🎬 Livestream

Taiko Nakamura

A spirit who reincarnates as a ninja doll body to guide and assist Alex. He is initially confrontational about the form he inhabits, but he becomes a close ally who helps steer the mission. The supernatural angle deepens the mentor-student dynamic in the story.

🧭 Mentor 🗡️ Spirit 🥷 Ninja

Phillip Eppermint

The criminal mastermind whose release from prison sets the central danger in motion. He manipulates others to gather a list of children and plot to restore his influence. He is ultimately confronted and defeated in the climactic pursuit.

🕵️ Criminal 🗺️ Mastermind

Jimmy Wonta Gana

A corrupt lawyer who helps Eppermint obtain his aims, including providing the path to the list of witnesses. His scheming escalates the threat faced by Alex and his allies.

⚖️ Lawyer 💰 Corruption

Honey Bee

A girl living on Koh Ho-Ann who appears on the first name on the list. She survives the danger and becomes a symbol of the stakes involved in the pursuit, ultimately receiving help from Alex and his family.

👧 Girl 🏝️ Island Resident 💡 Key Figure

Jasper

Owner of a diving centre and Eppermint’s interpreter who witnessed Quang’s murder. He negotiates a meet-up with Alex but is ultimately ambushed in the diving centre plot.

🧭 Interpreter 🐚 Diving Centre

Stewart Stardust

Alex’s uncle who provides aid when he is on shore leave. His intervention helps avert danger and brings an element of unexpected rescue to the family’s journey.

🧑 Uncle 🛡️ Helper

Sirena

Alex’s mother who navigates the family dynamics, including supporting Thailand as a vacation destination and keeping the family together through peril.

👩 Mother 🧭 Decision Maker

John Stenstrøm

Alex’s stepfather who leverages a successful digestion app to support the family’s finances and plans a vacation that becomes central to the story’s travel arc.

🧑 Father Figure 💼 Entrepreneur

Odysseus

A friend who informs Alex that Jessica has been cheating with Marco, contributing to the emotional arc and Alex’s realization about his own path.

🧭 Friend 🛰️ Messenger

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:11

Major Themes – Checkered Ninja 2 (2021)

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🎭 Identity

Alex contends with how others label him as the 'bad boy' while staying true to his own values. The strain with Jessica and the influence of Nakamura push him to question who he really is. The fusion of the ninja spirit with his persona forces him to confront authenticity and self-acceptance.

⚖️ Vigilantism

Alex’s vigilante actions blur the line between protector and destabilizing force as he defends his family and neighbors. The plot challenges whether personal action can replace formal justice, especially with Eppermint’s release and a criminal network at work. A livestream ultimately exposes Eppermint’s true nature, complicating his mission and emphasizing the costs of vigilantism.

👪 Family

Family dynamics drive the narrative, from Sirena’s decisions to John’s ambitions and Sean’s evolving loyalty. Travel plans, betrayals, and acts of solidarity pull the family together in the face of danger. In the end, mutual support and kinship help Alex grow and affirm his path.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:11

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