The Wayward Cloud

A slow, surreal plunge into loneliness and desire, punctuated by absurd musical numbers and uncomfortable eroticism.

Directed by

Tsai Ming-liang

Genres

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Starring

Lee Kang-sheng, Chen Shiang-Chyi, Lu Yi-ching

Tagline

Fruity, juicy and spicy.

Overview

Hsiao-Kang, now working as an adult movie actor, meets Shiang-chyi once again. Meanwhile, the city of Taipei faces a water shortage that makes the sales of watermelons skyrocket.

How it feels

Absurd, satirical, melancholic and eerie. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Isolation, obsession, identity, love

Content

Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.

Note

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

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