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2004 · Movie · R · 128 min · ★ 7.2 · 83% critics

DramaScience FictionRomance

A science fiction author’s life is repeatedly shaped by women who come and go over several years, as he tries to move past a love he can’t quite let go of. The story shifts through real relationships and the author’s imaginative writing, blending romance, longing, and time as he wrestles with loss.

Also known as Two Zero Four Six · Two Thousand and Fourty Six

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Details
Years
2004
Release date
2004-09-29
Language
Chinese
Rated
R
Runtime
128 min
Critic score
83/100
TMDB rating
7.2/10 (1,079 votes)
About

If you enjoy mood-heavy romance with longing and a non-linear blend of reality and imagination like Chungking Express or In the Mood for Love, you may be drawn in; Not for you if you want a straightforward sci-fi story or an instantly engaging plot.

Pros: dreamlike romance mood; layered relationship stories; standout lead performance | Cons: emotional impact underwhelms; disjointed narrative feel; pacing may drag

Themes

  • android
  • regret
  • lovesickness
  • jealousy
  • soulmates
  • based on novel or book
  • love of one's life
  • sexuality
  • symbolism
  • nostalgia
  • womanizer
  • murder
  • +9 more

Awards & recognition

  • European Film Award — Best Non-European Film · 2004
  • European Film Award — Best Non-European Film · 2004 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Wong Kar-Wai