# What Time Is It There? (2001)

> A lonely Taipei vendor synchronizes the city's clocks with Paris while an unexpected cinematic connection bridges two lives divided by distance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/14251

## Facts

- Runtime: 116 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Tsai Ming-liang
- Cast: Lee Kang-sheng, Chen Shiang-Chyi, Lu Yi-ching, Miao Tian, Liao Ching-Kuo, Tsai Chao-yi, Chen Hsi-Fei, Java Sparrow Youth-Leigh
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0269746/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: glacial
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, haunting, contemplative, quiet evening, reflective viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of connection and longing across time zones and cultures.

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