The Last Dance review Chinese funeral business is backdrop for arresting, life-affirming drama
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The Last Dance transitions from comedy to a gripping exploration of grief, examining the juxtaposition of life and death through the evolving relationship between a flashy wedding planner and a traditional Taoist priest.
Dominic, played by Dayo Wong, discovers that embracing compassion in his new role as a funeral director not only helps him connect with his clients but also allows him to redeem the profession from mere commercialism.
Master Man, portrayed by Michael Hui, embodies the stoic tradition of Taoist funerary practices, ultimately revealing that his rigidity is a façade masking personal sorrows and the universal struggle with loss.
Anselm Chan effectively balances macabre humor with a poignant emotional arc, illustrating how Dominic's transformation from a frivolous wedding planner to a sensitive undertaker embodies a deeper understanding of human connections.
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