Bipolar

2021·Movie
1h 51min
68
GoodGoodWatch score

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Bipolar fingerprint

Immersive world, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Melancholic and wondrous

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Melancholy7
  • Coming of Age7
  • Wonder7

Humor

Some absurdist humor and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life, faith and meaning, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A young lady comes to Lhasa alone for pilgrimage, but a "multicolored magical lobster" enshrined by other people has totally changed her plan. She made a decision to take the lobster home to the ocean, and this set her and the lobster on the journey cross half of China. During her journey, she comes cross many interesting characters and experiences. At the same time, memories, dreams, and hallucinations emerged intermittently. The journey to set the lobster free came to an end in an unexpected way. She finally reached the most secret place in her heart.
Road TripSpiritual JourneyContemporary Chinese CinemaAbsurdist ComedyPilgrimageComing of AgeHallucination & DreamsMemoriesEccentric Characters

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Bipolar

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Is Bipolar worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Bipolar?

1 h 51 min

Bipolar runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bipolar?

Critics83
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate Bipolar higher (83) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Bipolar in?

ChineseTibetanFrenchEnglishcn

It was made in Chinese, with some Tibetan, French, English, cn. Produced in China.

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