Plot
Women enter and exit a science fiction author's life over the course of a few years after the author loses the woman he considers his one true love.
Cast
as Chow Mo-wan
as Su Li-zhen
as Black Spider
as Wang Jing-wen
as Tak
as Wang Jie-wen
as Lulu / Mimi / Android
as Bai Ling
as Mimi's Boyfriend
as Bird
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Reviews
Another classic effort from Wong Kar-wai, this time with a touch of sci-fi added to his usually potent mix of romance and strong characters. Tony Leung reprises his role from "In the Mood for Love" (2000) as "Chow mo-wan" who has now returned to Hong Kong to write his book - about a land called "2046". As he writes, he forms relationships of varying degrees of importance with four women but the m…
_2046_ is a visual treat, embodying Wong Kar-wai’s trademark dreamlike style. However, it falls short in delivering the emotional impact of In the Mood for Love. Tony Leung's performance is a standout, but the fragmented narrative and slow pacing create a sense of detachment. The film's exploration of love and memory is intriguing, but it tends to dwell too much on melancholy, losing some of the …