Diary of a Mad Old Man

A wry, tender character study that finds quiet comedy and pathos in an old man's undignified desires, watching him with affection rather than judgment.

Directed by

Keigo Kimura

Genres

Drama, Comedy

Starring

So Yamamura, Ayako Wakao, Keizō Kawasaki

Overview

Utsugi, a seventy-seven-year-old man of refined tastes who is recovering from a stroke, discovers that, while his body is decaying, his libido still rages on -- unwittingly sparked by the gentle, kindly attentions of his daughter-in-law Satsuko, a chic, flashy dancer with a shady past. Pitiful and ridiculous as he is, Utsugi is without a trace of self-pity, and his diary shines with self-effacing good humor.

How it feels

Satirical, whimsical, melancholic and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Aging, obsession, family, identity

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

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

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