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A bipolar man, formerly a financial analyst, is placed in the custody of his truck-driver father after being released from a mental hospital.

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Colin Stacy Vague Visages 12/06/2023
Its megaphone messaging is lost in the noise of its own desperation. Go to Full Review
Andrew Heskins easternKicks.com 09/23/2020
4/5
An impressive debut feature from Wong Chun with standout performances from leads Shawn Yue and Eric Tsang... Go to Full Review
Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse 01/12/2020
Wong Chun directs a genuine drama that takes a sensitive but realistic look at the bipolar disorder Go to Full Review
Alex Heeney Seventh Row 06/29/2017
Ultimately, Mad World refuses to engage with the reality of mental illness in favour of an uplifting family narrative where love is just as good as medication. Go to Full Review
Edmund Lee South China Morning Post 06/22/2017
3.5/5
Mad World is not quite the profound reflection of reality its makers intended it to be, but despite its flaws this is a brave film. Go to Full Review
Boon Chan The Straits Times (Singapore) 06/22/2017
4/5
Mad World is an indictment, but it is not a didactic prescription about what should or should not be done. Instead, the work is grounded by solid performances. Go to Full Review
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Terry M 04/15/2024 Sad, "matter of fact" quality, but real worldly. See more 07/28/2021 Maravilhoso honconguês, que representaria o país no Oscar se selecionado, introspectivo, intenso, melancólico, triste, dói vermos o pai tentar salvar seu filho (apesar de ter a certeza que este fora o maior responsável pelo caçula ter abandonado os, e ter sobrecarregado o primogênito, abandono parental, isso causa degradações profundas na personalidade a longo prazo) a dor de Tung, ao tentar sair do abismo emocional, o preconceito, esperança nas crianças, lindo, triste e apaixonante... See more 05/03/2021 A beautiful movie. Doesn't attempt to answer all the questions/issues related to mental illness. Instead, it simply tells a story between a father and son. The father feels guilt over the fact that his actions led to his son's mental breakdown, and the son feels resentment over his life been ruined. The story is a heart-wrenching story of guilt, forgiveness, and redemption. See more georgan g 03/14/2021 Great acting, deep plot. Really loved this movie. See more 11/18/2020 It is rare to see a movie that revolves around mental health, particularly coming from Asia. I'm a second-generation Vietnamese, and mental health was never spoken within the family nor do we have a word for it. Watching "Mad World" was a reflection of how my Asian peers are perceived by their families when they are in a storm, with only words like "sad" and "crazy" that can be used to explain how they felt, but unable to truly express what they are going through. I want to say that society is seen through the lens of the main character Tung, but that is definitely not the case. There are many characters, but there are no good or bad, nor a protagonist or antagonist (although, one can argue that the health systems of Hong Kong and its society is the antagonist). Every character in the film is crippled by the realities of their lives, and it is perceived in the film's world that these people should be left up to governmental institutions to sort them out. There is no resolution in the film. Tung moves forward with his bipolar, and his dad continues to make amends while living with his son who has an illness that he cannot comprehend. For most people, "Mad World" is not a great movie, as it does not offer the audience much to take away from; however, it is a good movie that allows the viewers to have a snippet of a struggling family, as well as the people that are around them. The acting is very good in this film, so even if you cannot relate to the family's circumstances, it offers you plenty to sympathise with. See more 10/17/2020 it was a much better movie...until the last scene that ruined everything. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A bipolar man, formerly a financial analyst, is placed in the custody of his truck-driver father after being released from a mental hospital.
Director
Chun Wong
Producer
Derek Chiu, Heiward Mak
Screenwriter
Florence Chan
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Chinese
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 16, 2018
Runtime
1h 41m
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