What Time Is It There? (2001)

Other name: 你那邊幾點?, 你那边几点?, Ni Na Bian Ji Dian, Сколько там времени?

Description:

What Time Is It There? masterfully weaves two parallel stories, exploring themes of grief, longing, and an unexpected connection across continents. One narrative follows a Taipei street vendor navigating life after the profound loss of his father, finding solace and purpose in selling watches. His path briefly intersects with a woman who is about to embark on an open-ended trip to Paris. In a significant moment, the vendor sells his own cherished watch to her, an act that unexpectedly binds their fates. Subsequently, he finds himself consumed by a peculiar desire: to reset every clock he encounters to Paris time. This compelling obsession transforms his perception of time and distance, blurring the lines between his reality and her distant journey, as he seeks a symbolic synchronization with a connection born from a fleeting encounter.

Director: Tsai Ming Liang [蔡明亮]

Country: Taiwanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2001

Genre:Drama