A Confucian Confusion

A Confucian Confusion

Don't you break my heart?

1994 · 129 min · ★ 7.6 · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Over the course of a few days, the paths of a group of young friends, lovers, and acquaintances in Taipei intersect, prompting them to arrive at realizations about their lives.

Directed by Edward Yang · Written by Yen Hung-ya

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