Director: Hou Hsiao-hsien
Script: Chu Tien-wen
Cinematographer: Li Ping-pin, Chen Hwai-en
Editing: Liao Ching-song
Sound: Tu Duu-chih
Music: Lim Giong, Yoshihiro Hanno
Cast: Shu Qi, Kao Jack, Tuan Chun-hao, Takeuchi Jun, Takeuchi Ko, Niu Chen-er, Kao Kuo-gang, Chen Yi-hsuan
Production: 3H Films, Paradis Films, Orly Films, Sinamovie.com
Distribution:
Ocean Films
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75008 Paris
France
Tel: 0033 1.56.62.30.30
Fax: 0033 1.56.62.30.40
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www.ocean-films.com
Year: 2001
35 mm, Colour, 115 min
OV Mandarin with French Subtitles
Cannes Film Festival 2001
Vicky is split between two men: Hao-hao and Jack. The young woman looks after the public relations of a night club to help them. Hao-hao always keeps a close eye on her, whether she works or not. He checks all her accounts, telephone bills and messages on her mobile, and even checks her smell to find out what she has done in his absence. She cannot bear it anymore and decides to leave him. Hao-hao finds her and begs her to stay with him. She decides to leave him when his bank account is empty. Jack has invested in various businesses. Vicky already took shelter at his place twice. Their relationship is becoming more intimate…