Diary of a Mad Old Man
A seventy year old widow recovers from a stroke in the care of his dysfunctional family. While his body is failing him, his libido still rages on – unwittingly sparked by the attentions of his daughter-in-law, a dancer with a shady past.
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What people are saying
Updated nightlyReactions are split, with some finding it a provocative character study and others seeing it as a failed provocation. The story of an elderly man's physical decline and taboo desires seems to have missed the mark for many, with Fan Bingbing's performance as the dancer Satsuko and Wayne Wang's direction drawing pointed criticism. The visuals, however, are universally praised by those who mention them.
Sentiment split
Every qualifying reaction, weighted.
- Positive56%
- Mixed44%
- Negative0%
By aspect
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How opinion moved
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Buzz
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The cast
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