The Wayward Cloud

The Wayward Cloud

Fruity, juicy and spicy.

Directed by Tsai Ming-liang

Produced by Arena Films, Homegreen Films

2005114 min6.0 / 10

A surreal, playful musical-drama that blends the mundane (water shortage, watermelons) with the transgressive (adult film work) to explore reconnection and desire amid urban absurdity.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Wayward Cloud scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Wayward Cloud violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Wayward Cloud sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Does The Wayward Cloud end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is The Wayward Cloud easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Rarity95

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Surprise21

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Love22

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