The Lunatics
Watch TrailerA social worker in Hong Kong's forgotten corners. His job is to help the city's mentally ill, but the system is broken and compassion has its limits. This raw 1986 drama follows his desperate attempts to intervene in the lives of several disturbed men, revealing a society's failure and the thin line between care and catastrophe. A stark, unflinching look at urban neglect and human fragility.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 癲佬正傳 |
| Year | 1986 |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Derek Yee |
| Runtime | 87 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.1/10 (18 votes) |
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Director Er D constructs a stark portrait of Hong Kong through the lens of social work. The camera follows its protagonist without embellishment, framing back alleys as spaces of profound alienation.
This is for viewers prepared to confront society's harsh truths. You'll feel the weight of a reality where compassion meets institutional failure. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Derek Yee
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A late-night solitary watch, when you're ready to face difficult truths.
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