Analysis of the plot and moral message.

Rating: 10/10 (15 January 2001)

As someone who can understand chinese I can tell you that the story is actually much deeper than most Americans can appreciate. But the movie's subtle beauty is in the fact that its strengths span so many genres.

As for the story, it all hinges upon how you view the ending. You have to remember that many times Asian movies don't end like American movies, there is no direct moral ending - bad suffers, good wins, and you know exactly why. You must ponder WHY. And in the end.. your answers will tell you more about YOURSELF than the movie.
This is why I think the movie is great.