Have a Nice Day

In a gritty, animated world, a down-on-his-luck cleaner named Xiao Zhang gets his hands on a bag of cash belonging to a gangster. Desperate to escape his bleak existence and fund his girlfriend's plastic surgery, he embarks on a chaotic journey to sell the money. His plan quickly unravels as various shady characters, including the gangster's ruthless boss and a naive, dog-loving man, pursue him, leading to a series of darkly humorous and increasingly violent encounters.

Have a Nice Day received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its unique animation style, dark humor, and unflinching portrayal of societal issues in contemporary China. Some found the plot convoluted, but most commended its bold narrative and distinctive artistic vision.

• Praised for its striking and distinctive rotoscoped animation style.

• Applauded for its sharp, dark humor and satirical commentary on consumerism and corruption.

• Noted for its complex, character-driven narrative filled with morally ambiguous figures.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's unconventional animation and its biting social commentary, finding it to be a unique and thought-provoking experience. Some viewers noted the bleakness of the story but were largely impressed by its artistic merit and dark wit.

Selected to compete for the Golden Bear at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival. Also screened at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival.

The film's distinctive animation style was achieved through rotoscoping, where animators trace over live-action footage, giving it a gritty, hand-drawn, yet fluid quality.