Mad World
一念無明
Synopsis
An absentee father and his bipolar son are forced to live together as they struggle with a recent family tragedy. The tension and anxiety boil as they live and try to cope in a tiny apartment. As time passes, they realize their shared pain is not their only source of grief, as they find the outside world is a cruel and unjust place.
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MAD WORLD Trailer | Festival 2016
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-08-25
Top Cast
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Yue Man-lok
Tung
Eric Tsang Chi-Wai
Father
Elaine Jin Yan-Ling
Mother
Charmaine Fong Ho-Man
Jenny
Ivan Chan
Fruit Yu
Ng Siu-Hin
Hin
Bryant Mak Chi-Lok
Louis
Shui Jie
Mrs. Yu
Alexander Chan Mong-Wah
Orson
Tsang Kit-Hing
Pauline
Mak Lok-San
Old Man
Edmond Kok Wai-Ho
Dr. Chan
Jordon Ho
Dr. Cheung
Leung Chi-Kwong
Bank Manager
Yeung Ka-Man
Support Group Parent
May Leong
Louis' Mum
Wong Chun-Kit
Psychiatric Patient
Chan Kam-Wah
Pastor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wong Chun
- Screenplay & Story
- Florence Chan, Wong Chun
- Original Score
- Yusuke Hatano
- Original Title
- 一念無明
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Mad World Limited, Golden Scene, Film Development Fund of Hong Kong
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wong Chun
Florence Chan, Wong Chun
Yusuke Hatano
Zhang Ying
Wong Chun
Heiward Mak Hei-Yan, Derek Chiu
Department Leadership Roster
Wong Chun
Director
Florence Chan
Writer
Heiward Mak Hei-Yan
Producer
Derek Chiu
Producer
Wong Chun
Editor
Zhang Ying
Director of Photography
Yusuke Hatano
Original Music Composer
Ahong Cheung
Production Design
Wong Chun
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mad World
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What is Mad World about?
An absentee father and his bipolar son are forced to live together as they struggle with a recent family tragedy. The tension and anxiety boil as they live and try to cope in a tiny apartment. As time passes, they realize their shared pain is not their only source of grief, as they find the outside world is a cruel and unjust place.
Who directed Mad World?
Mad World was directed by Wong Chun.
Who stars in Mad World?
The principal cast of Mad World includes Yue Man-lok, Eric Tsang Chi-Wai, Elaine Jin Yan-Ling, Charmaine Fong Ho-Man, Ivan Chan.
When was Mad World released and how long is it?
Mad World was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Mad World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mad World was composed by Yusuke Hatano.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mad World?
Mad World holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.