it was absolutely the best decision to keep this ending instead of the alternative one, and the song choice fits the scene perfectly. i literally love everything abt fallen angels!!
i’ve been thinking a lot about how wong kar wai portrays intimacy and longing, especially compared to western ideas of love
the way his characters hold back, hesitate, and move around each other instead of directly toward each other feels really familiar
it made me think about shyness in relationships, and how differently people are taught to express interest, especially across cultures
i ended up writing something on this, tying his work into diaspora, desire, and what feels missing in how love is portrayed in modern western cinema
curious if this resonates with anyone here, especially if you’ve felt that difference watching his films