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Though Dead, Still Alive

2025·Movie
1h 23min

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Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos7
  • Romance6

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and situational comedy

  • Absurdist Humor9
  • Situational Comedy8
  • Dark Humor8

World

Family, everyday modern life, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

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About

Meilian and her husband Jianhe are the most loved-up couple, but three years ago, Jianhe became a vegetative state due to an accident. To cover the substantial medical expenses needed for their son’s long-term care, the Xu family has had to rely on various government subsidies to survive. One day, they were about to undergo an assessment to apply for a new subsidy, but unexpectedly, their son Jianhe passed away! Jianhe’s mother Yinggui and father Fuqiang, desperate to receive the subsidy, coerced Meilian into creating the illusion that Jianhe was still alive, leading to a series of absurd and comical events.
Dark Absurdist ComedyFamily Drama SatireSocial RealismBureaucratic CritiqueEmotional WhiplashTragicomedyContemporary Chinese CinemaMoral AmbiguityHeartbreaking Humor

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Is Though Dead, Still Alive worth watching?

68
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Though Dead, Still Alive?

1 h 23 min

Though Dead, Still Alive runs 1 h 23 min.

What language is Though Dead, Still Alive in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in Taiwan.