# A Confucian Confusion (1994)

> Edward Yang’s incisive urban comedy follows a PR executive whose professional ruthlessness exposes the unstable values beneath contemporary relationships.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/36941

## Facts

- Runtime: 129 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Edward Yang
- Cast: Chen Shiang-Chyi, Joyce Ni Shu-Chun, Weiming Wang, Wang Bosen, Danny Deng, Elaine Jin Yan-Ling, Richie Li, Chen Yi-wen
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109685/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, sardonic, reflective, quiet evening, arthouse movie night

## Synopsis

A corporate head's life spirals into a comedic exploration of values and relationships after a shocking dismissal.

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