Kang has been suffering from a mysterious illness in his neck for years, which drives him on a constant search for remedies to alleviate his pain. Non is a young man from Laos who works in Bangkok and cooks the traditional dishes from his home village. The two meet for an intimate moment in a hotel room and part ways again...
Tsai Ming-Liang - 1957 MYS
Tsai Ming-Liang - 1957 MYS
Born in Malaysia in 1957, he moved to Taiwan in 1977 to study theater and film. Inspired by Bresson and Antonioni, he explores urban isolation, a central theme in his work. His film debut, Rebels of the Neon God (1992), was followed by Vive l’amour (1994, Golden Lion) and The River (1996, Jury Prize in Berlin). Recognized at major festivals, he has won five FIPRESCI Awards. In recent years, he has developed the concept of the “Museum as Cinema,” promoting an alternative, anti-commercial viewing experience.