The River
Directed by Tsai Ming-liang
Synopsis
Hsiao-kang suffers from a mysterious illness that leaves his neck crooked. His parents, disconnected and distant, seek a cure in vain. The father finds solace in a gay sauna, while the mother works in a restaurant, escaping with her boyfriend. Hsiao-kang drifts through life, his emotions unspoken. When father and son unknowingly cross paths in the same sauna, their secrets are starkly revealed, and the mother realises the home's hidden damage is beyond repair. Director Tsai boldly explores ethical taboos and hidden desires; life is like the river of lust to flow forever.
