It is a guilty pleasure.

Excellently executed!
Left me worried and unsure.
It is probably a good thing.

Masterly directed and made with love. Wonderful film.

This film of Hou Hsiao-Hsien made me think about the director's craft. Director needs to work constantly improving his craft. Hou Hsiao-Hsien, just like Ozu, practiced in the beginning of his career. Some criticize the "commerciality" of this piece, however, I found it masterfully crafted and also made with love and kindness.

This is one of those movies that's more of a novel than film.