The Wayward Cloud

The Wayward Cloud

Fruity, juicy and spicy.

2005 · 114 min · ★ 5.9 · Comedy, Drama, Romance

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.

Directed by Tsai Ming-liang · Written by Tsai Ming-liang

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