If It's Not Now, Then When? 2012
Original title: 如果还有明天
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Synopsis
If It’s Not Now, Then When? mostly takes place in an apartment inhabited by three members of a family (though never at the same time): mother Pearlly Chua (from Tsai Ming-liang’s I Don’t Want to Sleep Alone), daughter Tan Bee Hung and young son Kenny Gan. Their father seems recently to have died. The mother leaves early and returns late, out on long walks in the park with a lover whom the daughter and her best friend try to spy on. The daughter pecks away at a computer at work and has a desultory affair with her married boss, which he carries on between his business and family phone calls. And the son breaks into cars and “recycles” the electronics he finds.
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Mood and atmosphere
Immerse yourself in a beautifully melancholic atmosphere where the essence of family and loss intertwines. Set in a cozy apartment, this film captures the quiet moments of loneliness and longing, reflecting on the delicate threads of connection that bind us. The characters navigate their lives with a sense of nostalgia, interspersed with fleeting encounters that evoke both hope and despair. As rain softly taps against the window, the film unfolds with a slow, contemplative pace, inviting you to reflect on the complexities of love, grief, and the search for identity. With warm colors and an intimate setting, it evokes a feeling reminiscent of the tender, bittersweet memories of childhood, making it perfect for those cozy evenings when you crave something heartfelt and thought-provoking.
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