An alcoholic man and his two young children barely survive in Taipei. They cross path with a lonely grocery clerk who might help them make a better life.
Tsai Ming-liang’s artistry is undeniable, but his film centring on an alcoholic father and his children lacks generosity.
This prizewinning portrait of life on the margins of Taipei requires patience, but the effect is breathtaking.
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