Watch the Mandarin version with subtitles

Rating: 6/10 (18 August 2001)

I have watched this movie twice. The first time was on a plane where the movie was dubbed in English. The voice acting is so poor it intrudes into the atmosphere of the movie. It intruded so much so, I didn't enjoy the movie whatsoever. I rate the English dubbed version 5 out of 10.
The second viewing in Mandarin with subtitles was a revelation. The atmosphere is enveloping and you can't help but be drawn in. A beautiful story that is barely tainted by Hollywood. 8 out of 10.