Melancholy Grocery Store (2020)

Other name: 欲望商店

Description:

The Melancholy Grocery Store invites viewers into a world subtly shifted from our own, where an unassuming storefront conceals profound secrets. This isn't your average shopping trip; inside, customers discover a captivating array of strange groceries, each item imbued with an unknown power or a forgotten tale. The story intricately links various lives and their destinies through the transformative encounters within this peculiar shop. Guiding patrons through its mystical aisles is an enchanting and beautiful proprietress, whose true age remains a captivating mystery, her presence both alluring and enigmatic. By her side often lounges a lazy yet discerning cat, seemingly mundane but privy to the store's deepest enigmas. As diverse individuals unwittingly purchase these peculiar provisions, they unlock unexpected paths, confront hidden desires, and unravel the bittersweet truths behind their chosen items. The seemingly ordinary transactions in this extraordinary grocery store become catalysts for life-altering journeys, revealing the profound melancholy and unexpected magic woven into every strange grocery.

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2020

Genre:Comedy; Fantasy