Diary of a Mad Old Man (2026)

Diary of a Mad Old Man is a provocative Japanese drama about an aging patriarch recovering from a serious stroke while struggling with a desire that has not diminished along with his physical strength. His dependence on family care creates an uneasy emotional dynamic inside a household already full of tensions.

Adapted from Junichiro Tanizaki's famous novel, the film combines family drama, dark humor, sexuality, and reflections on aging. Director Wayne Wang approaches the material as a study of vulnerability and power, exploring the uncomfortable space between emotional need, desire, and propriety.

• Directed by Wayne Wang and adapted from Junichiro Tanizaki's novel.
• Lily Franky stars opposite Fan Bingbing, with Youki Kudoh and Takumi Saitoh also featured.
• The Japan-United States production was produced by Shozo Ichiyama, Francey Grace, Andrey Epifanov, and Eleonora Granata-Jenkinson among others.
• The film received early festival exposure including Toronto and Calgary programming, with critics praising elements of the performances while differing on the overall result.