The following is the official director’s statement:
While shooting MAD TIGER we made the commitment to film almost every day as to not miss a moment over the past tumultuous two years. This allowed us to capture the characters’ struggle in the moment rather than tell a story that already happened in the past.
We filmed the band in a period of uncertain change.
The film tells a universal story about friendship and the pursuit of happiness which resonates with fans and non-fans alike. Even though the characters are colorful and outrageous, our film makes a deep personal connection between the audience and the characters as real people. As we are constructing the story of a man desperately struggling to find happiness, we are making a statement about the nature of happiness with this film.
The main character, Yellow, had been working towards happiness as a final goal. Yet happiness is more of a byproduct from nurturing loving relationships and selfless service to a larger purpose than a final destination. Other characters in the film find happiness in their own lives outside of Peelander-Z which allows them to leave. When Yellow is left alone, he can finally make an effort towards true peace and happiness. It begins with his relationship with Red.
