Kang lives alone in a big house, Non in a small apartment in town. They meet, and then part, their days flowing on as before.
Direction
Tsai's static shots force you to become the observer.
Acting
Lee Kang-sheng's face contains multitudes without a single word.
Cinematography
Every frame lingers like a memory you're not sure is yours.
Director
Tsai Ming-liang
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Lee Kang-sheng has appeared in nearly every Tsai Ming-liang film since 1992; their artistic partnership spans three decades.
The film was shot during COVID lockdown in Taipei, with Tsai and Lee literally the only crew members for many scenes—explaining its radical intimacy and isolation.
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