A young boy who begins photographing the backs of people's heads because, as he explains, they can't see that part of the truth for themselves. Artistic Elements
Critics often describe it as a portrait of Taipei at the turn of the millennium, weaving themes of urban isolation with the fading of cultural traditions. Legacy and Impact
The story revolves around the middle-class Jian family as they navigate personal upheavals after the family matriarch falls into a coma following a stroke . A young boy who begins photographing the backs
A partner in a struggling computer firm who reconnects with a lost love while questioning the morality of his professional life.
Yang uses a distanced, precise camera to observe his characters through windows and reflections, creating a sense of both profound isolation and deep connection. A partner in a struggling computer firm who
Widely considered one of the greatest films ever made, Yi Yi currently sits in the top 100 of the Sight & Sound critics' poll. It is celebrated not for dramatic twists, but for its relenting honesty regarding the "mundanity" of life, which Yang transforms into something luminous and essential.
Drifts through the guilt and confusion of her first romantic experiences. It is celebrated not for dramatic twists, but
The film can be streamed via The Criterion Channel or purchased on Prime Video . Yi Yi Around the World | Current - The Criterion Collection