Three Times Hou Hsiao Hsien

In the world of Taiwanese master Hou Hsiao-hsien , time isn’t a straight line—it’s a recurring dream. His 2005 film Three Times

Hou, H. (2006). Three Times [Motion picture]. Taiwan: CMC Pictures. three times hou hsiao hsien

A courtesan longs to be bought out of her contract and freed, while her wealthy, politically active client fights for Taiwanese independence but fails to secure her personal freedom. In the world of Taiwanese master Hou Hsiao-hsien

★★★★½ (minus half a star only because your neck will hurt from leaning toward the screen, trying to catch a whispered line that was never meant to be caught.) while her wealthy

A traditional, upscale brothel during the Japanese occupation of Taiwan.