High Resolution (2018)

High Resolution, an adaptation of Tao Lin's novel Taipei, tracks Paul and Erin as they confront what it means to be young and in love in the early days of the 21st century.

Director:

Jason Lester

Writers:

Jason Lester (screenplay), Tao Lin (novel)

Stars:

Ellie Bamber, Justin Chon, Hannah Marks

2 wins.

Cast

Credited cast:
Ellie Bamber	...	Erin
Justin Chon	...	Paul
Hannah Marks	...	Leah
Josh Salatin	...	Beau
Katherine Reis	...	Maggie
Miles Robbins	...	Calvin
Wai Ching Ho	...	Paul's Mother
Perry Yung	...	Paul's Father
Susanna Guzman	...	Marsha
Quentin Mare	...	Erin's Boss
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Niru Anya	...	Gallery Patron
Julianne Arrieta	...	Waitress (as Julianne Alexander)
Natasha Arselan	...	Bookstore Questioner 2
John Brodeur	...	Reader
Jay Feng Cobb	...	Café Owner

Storyline

An adaptation of Tao Lin's beloved cult novel "Taipei". As one relationship collapses, another blooms for Erin, swept into the world of Paul Chen, a mysterious, charismatic author. When he proposes documenting every aspect of their courtship in an epic laptop-filmed "documentary", the couple enter into a performative bad romance, fueled by substances and sleepless nights.

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Plot Keywords:

based on novel | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 September 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

Taipei

Filming Locations:

Brooklyn, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

No Face Media, Teenager

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Not a cult classic but still a good watch

I did enjoy parts of the movie but it deff. won't be a cult classic as it lacks substance. The visual styles of the movie were good and the acting was ok, but the plot lines seemed to go no where,

5.1