When a Wolf Falls in Love with a Sheep
When a Wolf Falls in Love with a Sheep

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When a Wolf Falls in Love with a Sheep

2012
Movie
86 min
Mandarin

This heart-warming romantic comedy takes place at Nanyang Street, the most famous "cram school" street in Taipei City. A young man works at a copy shop where his life is a boring routine of copying test papers for students. One day he finds a drawing of a sheep mixed in on the test papers, which leads him to an unexpected journey.

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IMDb6.7/10
Director: Hsuming ShihGenres: Animation, Fantasy, Romance

Plot Summary

A young advertising copywriter is struggling to come up with a slogan for a client, when he begins to experience vivid dreams involving a wolf and a sheep. As his waking life becomes increasingly intertwined with his dream world, he must find a way to reconcile his reality with his subconscious desires. The film blends traditional animation with live-action elements to explore themes of love, desire, and the creative process.

Critical Reception

"When a Wolf Falls in Love with a Sheep" received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its unique visual style, imaginative storytelling, and blend of animation and live-action. Some found the narrative occasionally meandering, but the overall sentiment was one of appreciation for its artistic ambition and emotional depth. Audiences were drawn to its whimsical premise and unique artistic approach.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning and artistically ambitious.

  • A unique and imaginative blend of animation and live-action.

  • Explores themes of love and creativity in a dreamlike fashion.

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Fun Fact

The film's distinctive visual style is a result of its unique combination of traditional hand-drawn animation, CGI, and live-action footage, creating a surreal and dreamlike atmosphere.

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Reno

This little Taiwanese movie was very stylish. The title would definitely seduce and invite those who love romantic-comedies. The same way I managed successfully and more importantly, I liked it very much. Someway the title also reminds me t...