Lee Kang-Sheng’s breath taking acting, depicting a gaze that seems to be transcendent, and the long tempoed directing that captures this signify the world of Tsai Ming-Liang’s that has become more intense and mature. The daily life of a middle-aged man and a young man intersects. The film doesn’t explain directly what caused them to be hurt and broken. However, there are expressions and gestures that make it possible to imagine the deep stories of each under the weight of time in a lonely space. The film contains healing, or the process of attempting healing. Of course, the wounds of the aged soul and body are not easily healed. Can a young man say goodbye to the regretful past of a middle-aged man? From his eyes about to burst into tears, Lee Kang-Sheng’s facial expression reveals ironic beauty. (PARK Sungho) <br><br><br> *Korean/English subtitles for this film are not provided upon the request of director Tsai Ming-Liang even though the film includes a few dialogues in the original language.