It’s not a bad adaptation of Eileen Chang’s novella, but Ann Hui’s film here doesn’t really feel resonating or powerful enough to work.
Tag / 1984
Stranger Than Paradise (1984)
One of the key works of American independent cinema from the ‘80s, with Jarmusch presenting a beguiling tale of three loners who may or may not need each other’s company.
Blood Simple (1984)
This is the work of two idiosyncratic brothers toying with cinematic possibilities and getting it right on the first try.
Summer at Grandpa’s, A (1984)
The first of Hou’s ‘coming-of-age’ trilogy is a delightful capture of the nostalgic days of childhood.
