Wild Nights, Tamed Beasts

A somber, slow-burning crime drama that weighs mortality and loneliness, offering tension and quiet tenderness without easy comfort.

Directed by

Wang Tong

Genres

Drama, Crime, Romance

Starring

Wan Qian, Rao Xiaozhi, Qu Chuxiao

Overview

Delves into the realities of an aging society and centers on Ye Xiaolin – a former killer turned caregiver. She infiltrates and kills seniors under the guise of offering care, but her life takes an unexpected turn after a chance encounter with zookeeper Ma Deyong. As their fates become entangled and detective Zhou Ping begins to investigate the string of murders, a gripping story unfolds. The film raises awareness of aging-related societal issues by focusing on the themes of death, family dynamics, and the dignity of aging.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, tense and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Death, aging, isolation, crime

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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