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Vallie 2022-04-22 07:01:53

Director Tsai Ming-liang's works are praised by many people. Maybe I haven't reached my realm yet, and I'm not lonely enough. I feel that this film is very painful. Xiaokang and the woman met at the wrong time, and it is impossible to say whether each other is the right person. The film is emotionally revealing in a very real and explicit way.
The story develops flat and slow paced! I looked online and thought I was stuck! !
The director chose Paris as the main location because of his preference for romantic capitals. I actually like Paris a lot too. It just feels like the heroine isn't there to get what she wants.

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What Time Is It There? quotes

  • [first lines]

    Father: Hsiao Kang? Hsiao Kang?

  • Shiang-chyi: Come on. Sell me this one.

    Hsiao-kang: It'd be bad luck to own my watch.

    Shiang-chyi: Why?

    Hsiao-kang: Someone in my family just died. I'm in mourning. I can't sell it to you.