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In his 2005 triptych Three Times (Zui hao de shi guang), Taiwanese master Hou Hsiao-hsien

Segment 3: A Lonely Man (2000s)

Visually, this segment is sumptuous, with deep browns and golds evoking a sense of nostalgia and antiquity. The political backdrop of the 1911 revolution provides a turbulent context, but the focus remains intimate. Unlike the hopeful quiet of the first segment, "A Time for Freedom" is defined by a tragic, polite distance. The characters are paralyzed by duty and history, unable to bridge the gap between them. three times hou hsiao hsien

. The film presents three distinct love stories set in different eras of Taiwan’s history, each starring the same two lead actors, Chang Chen , playing different characters. 1. A Time for Love (1966)

Presented as a silent film with intertitles, set during Japanese occupation. A Time for Youth 2005 (Taipei) Excessive freedom, modern isolation In his 2005 triptych Three Times ( Zui

: The clicking of billiard balls, handwritten letters, and pop songs like "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" and "Rain and Tears".

5:15 A.M. Taipei (2008) - A Coda to the Trilogy The characters are paralyzed by duty and history,

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