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The Drunkard

2010 · 106 min Drama
3.5 / 10 · TMDB

Lau may love to indulge in a bit of alcohol and womanizing, but he's also a serious writer who's respected by his colleagues in the cultural world. However, his work is getting less and less respect from his commercial-minded editor, who forces Lau to write action-filled wuxia serials and erotic stories. After an attempt at a tasteful, cultural magazine fails, Lau succumbs to the commercial reality and writes practically anything to survive. Haunted by his memories of World War II and his professional failures, Lau falls even deeper into his addiction of drink and woman…

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Original Title 酒徒
Year 2010
Country Hong Kong
Genre Drama
Director Freddie Wong Kwok-Siu
Runtime 106 min.
Rating TMDB: 3.5/10 (4 votes)

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The film constructs a poignant portrait of artistic compromise, relying on a fragmented, dreamlike narrative to mirror the protagonist's dissolving psyche. It explores the corrosion of integrity in a world that commodifies creativity.

What lingers after the credits is the haunting image of a soul bartered for survival, and a profound sadness for beauty sacrificed. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Freddie Wong Kwok-Siu

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Watch alone, with a contemplative mood, immersed in its lyrical and despairing atmosphere.

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