Ann Hui seems to think if she puts two top-notch actors in a series of scenes designed to elicit your emotions, then she has made a good film. While you come away admiring the acting abilities of the two leads, the film never really comes together. The main problem is Ann Hui's inability to provide a cohesive narrative, or give the film any focus. It's a pity, too, because Roy Chiao is an amazing actor, and this may be his best performance yet.