9/10
A slyly clever yet oddly moving absurdist farce disguised as dark melodrama..
16 May 2022
This ingeniously designed film skillfully weaves a dizzying array of intersecting storylines to create a wholly original absurdist farce that almost imperceptibly accomplishes yet which so many dark comedies rarely achieve, to both entertain and most unexpectedly deeply move their audience. The films Chinese rural backdrop comes alive with the exasperated comings and goings of its artfully delineated denizens, providing a fresh and inviting peek into a vibrant community of compelling characters we often aren't privileged enough to witness on screen. Daringly Complex, original and full of life, I found myself wholly satisfied yet greedily anticipating even more from this gem of a film as the concluding credits began to roll.
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