A Confucian Confusion

A Confucian Confusion

1994 · 129 min · ZH · 7.5 (45 votes)
Dir. Edward Yang · Starring Chen Shiang-Chyi, Joyce Ni Shu-Chun, Weiming Wang, Wang Bosen, Danny Deng, Elaine Jin Yan-Ling · Music Antonio Lee

“Don't you break my heart?”

ComedyDramaRomance

Over the course of a few days, the paths of a group of young friends, lovers, and acquaintances in Taipei intersect, prompting them to arrive at realizations about their lives.

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A thoughtful, understated dramedy that gently probes the anxieties of modern life. It feels like a quiet conversation over tea, exploring the subtle shifts in perspective that come with re-evaluating one's choices.

wittyintrospectivecharmingmelancholicsteadyTaiwanese New Wave adjacentcharacter-drivenslice-of-lifeidentitycareer vs. lifecultural values
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