Even though this film is titled [The Postmodern Life of My Aunt], it is oddly about the main character`s pre-modern life. Middle-aged Ye Rutang has moved to Shanghai after separating from her husband. In Shanghai, she maintains what she terms a "modern lifestyle", taking orders from nobody. She also moves to Anshan where her ex-husband lives - and that`s where the term “postmodern life” in the film comes from. Whether she lives in Shanghai or Anshan, however, she lives a thoroughly modern, free life. Even though many people betray her good will, including Kuankuan, the middle-aged man Pan Zhichang, Jin Yonghua, who constantly threatens to hurt herself, and her daughter Dafan, they all also have stories that make Rutang`s heart ache with pity and elicit her sympathy. However much our lives may change, director Ann Hui states that one thing that should never change are people`s relationships. They provide laughter and give luster to our lives. (Kim Ji-seok)