# The Hole (1998)

> As plague and perpetual rain hollow out Taiwan, two isolated apartment dwellers discover an uncanny passage toward human connection.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/31355

## Facts

- Runtime: 95 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Science Fiction
- Director: Tsai Ming-liang
- Cast: Yang Kuei-mei, Lee Kang-sheng, Miao Tian, Hui-Chin Lin, Lin Kun-huei, Tong Hsiang-Chu, Chen Shiang-Chyi, Daphne Han
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0156610/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: eerie, claustrophobic, melancholic, late night arthouse viewing, rainy day

## Synopsis

In a world ravaged by disease and despair, a unique connection blossoms amidst the chaos.

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