# Three Times (2005)

> Hou Hsiao-hsien’s elegant triptych traces changing forms of romantic desire through three Taiwanese eras, from missed connection to emotional dislocation.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6521

## Facts

- Runtime: 130 min
- Genres: Romance, Drama
- Director: Hou Hsiao-hsien
- Cast: Shu Qi, Chang Chen, Liao Su-jen, Mei Di, Chen Shi-Zheng, Lee Pei-Hsuan, Mei Fang, Lawrence Ko
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0459666/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: slow
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, wistful, contemplative, quiet evening, arthouse film night

## Synopsis

Three intertwining love stories across different eras explore the complexities of romance and longing.

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