A psychiatrist donates his time to help the mentally ill street people of Hong Kong. A reporter, who hears about his activities, accompanies him on his rounds. Edit Translation
- English
- 中文(台灣)
- magyar / magyar nyelv
- dansk
- Native Title: 癲佬正傳
- Also Known As: The Lunaties , Din Lo Jing Juen , 天天星期七 ,
- Screenwriter & Director: Derek Yee
- Genres: Drama
Cast & Credits
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![Stanley Fung in The Lunatics Hong Kong Movie (1986)]( "Stanley Fung in The Lunatics Hong Kong Movie (1986)")
Stanley Fung Main Role -
![Deannie Yip in The Lunatics Hong Kong Movie (1986)]( "Deannie Yip in The Lunatics Hong Kong Movie (1986)")
Deannie Yip Main Role -
![Tony Leung in The Lunatics Hong Kong Movie (1986)]( "Tony Leung in The Lunatics Hong Kong Movie (1986)")
Tony Leung"Doggie"Support Role -
![Chow Yun Fat in The Lunatics Hong Kong Movie (1986)]( "Chow Yun Fat in The Lunatics Hong Kong Movie (1986)")
Chow Yun FatChungSupport Role -
![Paul Chun in The Lunatics Hong Kong Movie (1986)]( "Paul Chun in The Lunatics Hong Kong Movie (1986)")
Paul ChunTsuenSupport Role -
![Dennis Chan in The Lunatics Hong Kong Movie (1986)]( "Dennis Chan in The Lunatics Hong Kong Movie (1986)")
Dennis ChanMingSupport Role
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Reviews
PROS:
+ Totally impressive storytelling method that tricks the viewer by starting out as a mundane, follow-along and transforms into an intelligent and unique dramatic thriller
+ There is a powerful point to the film that reflects upon society's often apathetic views on mental health
+ Once the movie rears its thriller head, the atmosphere is chilling and tense
+ Unlike many other thrillers, there is a perspective element that reveals exactly HOW one mentally ill person could become a _______
CONS:
- The first half of the movie ranges from being (tonally) silly to becoming dialogue-heavy and sleep-inducing
- The weakest link in the film is the lack of appropriate understanding of the main characters' motives/beliefs; a lot of these aspects are assumed until some revelations near the end
I'm speechless. While this movie requires some personal analysis/ponderings to properly reflect on the substances, it became a totally unexpectedly precious experience.
Prepare for some tears. Prepare to reflect upon your own life legacy.
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