A (deceptively?) simple moral tale on goodness and foolishness. At first I thought it would be a bit infuriating but it isn't because any dumb decision is presented with humor and sweetness. The plot follows a simple man who, along with his wife, tries to make sense of the events that unfold when he crosses paths with a mentally challenged homeless man. It might not be award material but it's well put together, I liked it.
Chinese films like this one sometimes feel unsubtle, though I appreciate this style after hundreds of cynical and needlessly obtuse movies. This one moves along very nicely, it's lighthearted and it has an interesting conclusion. Is earth wasted on us? Are good people always bullied? What's the cost/gain of helping/asking for help? Side note, I thought the wife was cute, turns out she's a drop-dead gorgeous opera singer. There yo go.
