The Village of No Return
2017 · Movie · PG-13 · 116 min · ★ 6.7
In a remote village, a smooth-talking outsider posing as a Taoist priest brings in a device that can erase memories, and the residents eagerly embrace a fresh start. As confusion and comedy spread, the village’s new “peace” begins to feel unsettling, hinting at a darker scheme behind the smiles.
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Details
- Original title
- 健忘村
- Years
- 2017
- Release date
- 2017-01-26
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 116 min
- Max quality
- SD
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (35 votes)
About
If you enjoy weird, offbeat comedies with dark humor, slapstick chaos, and a touch of action, this could click, especially if you liked Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons; Not for you if you want a clear, serious point.
Pros: quirky absurd premise; dark humor; rewatchable fun | Cons: uneven laughs; weak payoff; message feels thin
Themes
- memory loss
- taoism
- remote village
Cast & crew
Shu Qi
as Autumn
Wang Qianyuan
as Fortune Tien
Joseph Chang Hsiao-Chuan
as Master Wan
Lin Mei-shiu
as Dark Cloud
Eric Tsang Chi-Wai
as Rock Peeler
Tony Yang
as Dean
Ku Pao-ming
as Chief
Cheng Yu-chieh
as Autumn's Father
Ying Wei-min
as Villain
Hsu Chieh-Hui
as Golden Lin
Directed by Chen Yu-hsun