It's not often that you get superb film viewing experiences like this, and with a nearly 4 hour runtime, it's worth every minute. This film doesn't rush anything, and allows you to deeply soak in the feelings and emotions of each character in the story as it slowly develops over the course of a single day.
The acting is also truly exceptional from every character. What a powerhouse cast. The listless expressions are as cold and bleak as the surrounding Northern Chinese city where the film is set.
The subtle soundtrack comes in at the perfect times throughout to provide a quaint accompaniment to certain scenes. A great study in minimalist sound design where less is so much more.
Most memorable was the cinematography here. Just gorgeous shots everywhere, and I can only imagine the amount of thought that went into piecing together this work of art. Truly exceptional work that should not be missed by any cinephile.
The acting is also truly exceptional from every character. What a powerhouse cast. The listless expressions are as cold and bleak as the surrounding Northern Chinese city where the film is set.
The subtle soundtrack comes in at the perfect times throughout to provide a quaint accompaniment to certain scenes. A great study in minimalist sound design where less is so much more.
Most memorable was the cinematography here. Just gorgeous shots everywhere, and I can only imagine the amount of thought that went into piecing together this work of art. Truly exceptional work that should not be missed by any cinephile.