– Director: Edward Yang

– Stacker score: 91.1

– Metascore: 93

– IMDb user rating: 8.2

– Runtime: 173 minutes

Clocking in at just under three hours, Edward Yang’s sweeping drama follows the respective members of a middle-class Taipei family. Technical brilliance and emotional intimacy strike a perfect balance, turning every moment into a miniature work of art. It premiered at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival, where Yang took home the prize for best director.

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