The neon-lit, chaotic, and alienated streets of modern Taipei.
"Three Times" is a trilogy of films that Hou Hsiao-hsien directed between 2005 and 2006. The series consists of "Goodbye to Language," "The Flight of the Red Balloon," and "The Man from Mo-i." While each film can be appreciated as a standalone work, together they form a cohesive whole, exploring the intricacies of love, memory, and the passage of time. three times hou hsiao hsien
Love here is defined by distance and persistence. The simple act of holding hands in the rain becomes a monumental climax, representing a "pure" romantic connection before the complications of the modern world. 1911: A Time for Freedom The neon-lit, chaotic, and alienated streets of modern
The story follows a young soldier, Chen (Chang Chen), who meets a young woman, May (Shu Qi), at a billiard hall. A connection is sparked, but Chen is drafted into the military. The narrative follows his attempts to find May again through a series of billiard halls, writing her letters as he searches. Love here is defined by distance and persistence
The film features the same lead actors, and Chang Chen , playing different couples across three eras: