Wong Kar-wai’s ‘In The Mood For Love,’ celebrating its 25th anniversary, remains a cinematic masterpiece. The movie shows the bittersweet realization that true love never lives forever. The movie is full of saturated colors of both joy and sorrow.
The film introduces Chow Mo-wan and Su Li-zhen, who rent apartments side-by-side. They are both alone. The film uses color to show how pale life can be when it is surrounded by colors. The neighbors watch Su Li-zhen as she goes out to buy dinner. They add their voices to the story.
Extraneous characters are placed as unseen voices. The film captures the relationship. The couple’s connection is like a symphony. Wong Kar-wai shows great value in silences. The film uses mirrors and silhouettes to show the fleeting nature of the relationship. A most memorable scene is when Su Li-zhen and Chow Mo-wan are rehearsing for their parting. The movie leaves the ending to the viewer.