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Man in Love
當男人戀愛時
2021 115 min China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, United States of America 16+
★7.1
Romance, Drama
Director: Chen-Hao Yin
🎭 Based on
«Man in Love»
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Description
A debt collector strikes a deal with a debt-ridden woman struggling to care for her ailing father: he will take care of her bills if she agrees to date him.
Starring
Roy Chiu
Actor
Wei-Ning Hsu
Actor
Zheng Austin
Actor
Awards
1 win & 11 nominations total
Key opinion
This Taiwanese melodrama successfully blends tropes of the debt-collector romance genre with sincere emotional stakes. While the narrative occasionally leans into absurdity, the lead performances provide a grounded foundation that keeps the story engaging.
| Acting | Roy Chiu delivers a compelling physical performance, effectively utilizing his disheveled aesthetic and unique mannerisms to humanize a debt collector. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography is elevated and artistic, providing a visual depth that successfully supports the themes of family and survival. | |
| Score | The musical score is a standout element that effectively draws the viewer into the film's atmosphere. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative choice to utilize an 'absurd' dating contract creates a polarized reaction, seen by some as a charming quirk and by others as an unnecessary complication in the character dynamics. |