09-29-2021, 03:25 PM
An animated feature reminiscent of Wong Kar Wei's sophisticated film-work. 1960s Hong Kong comes vibrantly alive. A love triangle develops between a kind but narcissistic young man and a mother and daughter. No sword fights. Slo-mo everything, almost hypnotic.
Seen on criterion.
As an aside, I almost started Center Stage, starring Maggie Cheung and Tony Leung. But LCF told me she thinks we saw it -- maybe at the Towne. Anyone have a feel for whether it played locally? The descr: "International superstar Maggie Cheung embodies tragic screen siren Ruan Lingyu."
Seen on criterion.
As an aside, I almost started Center Stage, starring Maggie Cheung and Tony Leung. But LCF told me she thinks we saw it -- maybe at the Towne. Anyone have a feel for whether it played locally? The descr: "International superstar Maggie Cheung embodies tragic screen siren Ruan Lingyu."
