Language and words have always been my confidant in understanding stories. In literature, the meaning is intrinsic within the prose. I usually prefer that - it's often more immediate to ascribe meaning to verse than frame. But in grasping emotions more akin to experiences than essays, language has its limits. I think Wong Kar Wai understands this. It took me two years and a rewatch for this film to resonate, although I prefer its sequel personally. Any truly phenomenological film…
