Moon Man

Moon Man (2022) is a Chinese science fiction comedy directed by Zhang Chiyu and based on the South Korean webcomic Moon You. The film stars Shen Teng as Dugu Yue, a maintenance worker who becomes stranded on the Moon after an asteroid destroys life on Earth. Believing he is the last human alive, Yue faces the emotional and physical challenges of total isolation, accompanied only by a testy kangaroo named King Kong Roo. As he stumbles through hilarious survival mishaps, the story slowly reveals that Earth's remaining survivors are secretly watching his every move from an underground facility, relying on his unintentional broadcasts for inspiration and morale. The film was a massive box office success in China, grossing over $460 million and becoming one of the highest-grossing Chinese films of 2022. Critics and audiences praised it for blending slapstick comedy with genuine emotional depth. Shen Teng’s performance was widely celebrated for balancing humor and heartbreak, while the film’s visual effects and imaginative world-building added to its appeal. At its core, Moon Man is a story about hope, perseverance, and the human need for connection—even when faced with cosmic loneliness. Its mixture of absurdity and poignancy resonated deeply with viewers, securing its place as both a blockbuster hit and a culturally significant work.