Written by - Hou Hsiao-Hsien, Chu T'ien-wen
Cast - Shu Qi, Chang Chen
Country - Taiwan [2005]
As can be guessed from the title, the film is cut into 3 parts.The first begins in a pool hall, establishing the connection between a young man who has recently been drafted and his amorous interest in May who works there.
The second part is set in 1911 and is shot as a silent film, with dialogue appearing in text on slides.
The last part is set in modern times amid the tempestuous nature of youth.
The film reveals the promise of love to be one that reaches across lifetimes. Although love remains the theme in each part of the film, the setting or the environment in which love resides, changes. A slow piece, the film is more suited to a lazy, rainy sunday.
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