# Yi Yi (2000)

> A quietly expansive Taipei family drama finds humor, sorrow, and unexpected wisdom in the overlapping crises of three generations.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/15136

## Facts

- Runtime: 174 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Edward Yang
- Cast: Wu Nien-jen, Issey Ogata, Elaine Jin Yan-Ling, Kelly Lee, Jonathan Chang, Chen Hsi-sheng, Ko Su-yun, Michael Tao
- TMDB rating: 8.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0244316/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, witty, intimate, quiet evening, reflective weekend

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of family dynamics and the complexities of life in modern Taipei.

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