The first time I viewed this short film, I was shocked. After seeing The Grass Grows Green, this directors first film, I was expecting a journey into the mind of the protagonist.
What I got was a fistful of Asia into my eyes! I haven't been to China yet, and now, frankly, I'm a little scared. The hustle and bustle is so evident that it makes me wonder how time doesn't fly forward at warp speed in the town of assembly workers.
The cool aspect of watching this again was seeing little nuances that I hadn't noticed the first time since I was so struck with the characters. I noticed the characters first viewing, then I saw the story unfold the second time I saw it. I've viewed it a few more times than I'd like to admit, but this is what great movies are about, is to want to watch them over and over again and still be fascinated by them.
Some people might not get that its about American businessman in China, because most of us work in our own country and only go out for vacations. I was able to identify with the characters because I was not a spectator, but because I was able to be the character while viewing. If you get a chance, I'd recommend it highly.
What I got was a fistful of Asia into my eyes! I haven't been to China yet, and now, frankly, I'm a little scared. The hustle and bustle is so evident that it makes me wonder how time doesn't fly forward at warp speed in the town of assembly workers.
The cool aspect of watching this again was seeing little nuances that I hadn't noticed the first time since I was so struck with the characters. I noticed the characters first viewing, then I saw the story unfold the second time I saw it. I've viewed it a few more times than I'd like to admit, but this is what great movies are about, is to want to watch them over and over again and still be fascinated by them.
Some people might not get that its about American businessman in China, because most of us work in our own country and only go out for vacations. I was able to identify with the characters because I was not a spectator, but because I was able to be the character while viewing. If you get a chance, I'd recommend it highly.