The introverted girl Ellie is attracted by the beautiful mushroom cool Aster. The opening chapter is the familiar AliceWu formula. Ellie's background setting is the same as before: a Chinese scholar, dressed casually and vaguely gender, with a heart of gold, and financial constraints; Aster is from Sacramento (instant crossing << lady Bird>), father is a priest.
This youthful image presented by Wu Siwei after many years is more free and brisk than
In some places, the use of the lens seems to have borrowed the techniques of some great actresses. In the scene of Aster and Ellie driving out, there is a strong sense of familiarity, which makes people smile.
The most heart-warming thing is to see the director's heart softened by the years, telling the story gently, calmly and sincerely, which is most touching.
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