Laugh, Clown, Laugh

A sadder than sad story about a fun-loving optimist whose interest in comedy performance is despised by both his family and his wealthy future in-laws, Li’s tragic-comedy follows the 50-year-old father (Bao) as he maintains a dignified façade after losing his long-held accounting job in an occupied Tianjin in the 1940s.

Director: Li Ping-Qian

Cast: Gong Qiuxia, Shi Hui, Shi Lei

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.