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The Wayward Cloud (2007): Ratings & Plot

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The Wayward Cloud is a 2007 sci-fi musical directed by Ming-liang Tsai. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes. Critics gave it 45 on Metacritic.

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The Wayward Cloud (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 52m (112 min)
Director
Ming-liang Tsai
Genres
Sci-Fi , Drama , Comedy , Musical
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Wayward Cloud About?

The premise of The Wayward Cloud without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

As a devastating drought grips the land, Hsiao-Kang and his childhood friend Shiang-chyi are reunited by chance. Their renewed connection leads them on a surprising journey, blending moments of humor with poignant heartache and beautiful music. They face the hardships of a water-scarce environment while re-examining the deep friendship that binds them together.

The Wayward Cloud Themes & Keywords

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  • female nudity
  • ejaculation into someone's mouth
  • softcore
  • fellatio
  • rape
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  • oral sex
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  • male nudity
  • ejaculation
  • taipei taiwan
  • pornographer
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  • reference to papillon
  • falling sleep in public
  • video store
  • crabs
  • food
  • undressing
  • women watches porn
  • singing
  • bathtub
  • existential loneliness
  • adult actress appears in a mainstream film
  • avant garde film
  • experimental film
  • city
  • female topless nudity
  • water
  • watermelon
  • drought
  • water shortage
  • taiwan
  • necrophilia
  • musical number
  • surrealism
  • very little dialogue
  • bottled water
  • cooking
  • real sex
  • female frontal nudity
  • female rear nudity
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Crew

The Director of The Wayward Cloud

Directed by Ming-liang Tsai.

Ratings

The Wayward Cloud Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Wayward Cloud 45 on Metacritic.

Plot

The Wayward Cloud Plot Summary

What happens in The Wayward Cloud from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the midst of a severe water shortage in Taiwan, an unexpected abundance of watermelons leads to a peculiar adaptation. Television programs spring into action, providing valuable tips on conserving water, while simultaneously promoting the refreshing enjoyment of watermelon juice as a substitute. Hsiao-kang, a dubious pornographic actor, finds himself in the unusual position of filming intimate scenes that creatively incorporate both watermelons and water. Meanwhile, Shiang-chyi, a woman residing nearby, becomes entangled in this bizarre scenario.

Full summary

The whole story of The Wayward Cloud, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Wayward Cloud?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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The Wayward Cloud FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Wayward Cloud, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Wayward Cloud?

The Wayward Cloud runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

When was The Wayward Cloud released?

The Wayward Cloud was released on February 23, 2007.

Who directed The Wayward Cloud?

The Wayward Cloud was directed by Ming-liang Tsai.

More films by Ming-liang Tsai

How is The Wayward Cloud rated?

The Wayward Cloud has 45 on Metacritic.

Does The Wayward Cloud have a post-credit scene?

No. The Wayward Cloud has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Wayward Cloud in?

The original language of The Wayward Cloud is Chinese.

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