Arjun Baokar

Mar 25, 2024 | cinemaescapist.com | Brian Hioe |Anthony Kao |Richard N. Yu |Arjun Baokar

Old Fox is a masterful film that rarely misses a beat. On top of its cast’s strong acting and an evocative depiction of 1980s Taiwan, Old Fox shines for its depiction of socioeconomic inequality through the eyes of a child. In particular, Old Fox follows Liao Jie, the 11-year-old son of waiter Liao Tai-lai. Liao Jie has grown up in a single-parent household, raised by his father. The Liaos are poor, having to skimp on everything from clothes to gas.