# 2046 (2004)

> A melancholic Hong Kong writer turns a futuristic novel about recovering lost memories into a prism for his unresolved loves.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/689

## Facts

- Runtime: 128 min
- Genres: Drama, Science Fiction, Romance
- Director: Wong Kar-Wai
- Cast: Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Gong Li, Faye Wong, Takuya Kimura, Zhang Ziyi, Dong Jie, Carina Lau, Chang Chen
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0212712/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: dense
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, dreamy, wistful, late night viewing, reflective solo watching

## Synopsis

A haunting exploration of love and memory set against a backdrop of futuristic longing.

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