Tsai Ming-liang directed this ever-so-quiet, minimalist film. I don't know where to even start to explain it. Essentially, it is about a a migrant worker, Haiso-kang, who after being beaten up is rescued by a Bangladeshi worker, Rawang, and nurtured back to health. On the way, he consorts with Rawang, Chyi (a waitress he meets) and Chyi's female boss. This is a 'difficult' film to watch because it is so quiet. Haiso-kang, the main character, does not utter a single word the entire film (unless you count moans during sex). It is an existentialism tome played out on film. These characters are all reaching out to grasp someone and none want to sleep alone.
My rating 6 out of 10.
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