The River

The River DVD VIDEO Taiwanese cinema adult business bathhouses drama 2002 Lorber Type: Movie Platform: DVD Publisher: Fox Lorber Released: 2002 Media: DVD THE RIVER Tsai Ming-Liang, the Taiwanese filmmaker known for The Hole and What Time Is It There?, creates uniquely captivating and elliptical films that invite deep reflection. The River features a female elevator operator, her partner involved in an adult-themed business, and her husband who enjoys visiting bathhouses. Their son, who rides a scooter, reconnects with an actress he met a few years before; she welcomes him to the set of her current film, where he takes on the intriguing role of a floating character in a river.This description offers just a glimpse of the story, but Tsai's films transcend traditional plot structures, offering a mesmerizing rhythm that draws viewers into a meditative experience. The everyday scenes and subtle details create images that stay with the audience long after the film ends.Audiences often