Comparisons to Tarkovsky are entirely valid, and I think Tarkovsky was a genius. This film reverberates universally. Believe me, that is very rare. One does not have to be Chinese to understand it, but for Westerners, please look up some of the symbolism. Consider Western mythologies as well. For example, meeting with the Minotaur, who may be the protagonist's deceased friend and/or family patriarch. This film successfully binds past, present and future in the way that only the best poetry and folklore can. Granted, for a full understanding of nuance, being Chinese would help, but I feel everyone can grasp the essence. It is at once a love story, multigenerational and quintessentially human. I noted the ethnic musical entries mentioned by another reviewer. Fantastic and effective. The results aurally, visually, and in storyline makes this a truly pan-human tale. Please watch it without expectation!
Review of Long Day's Journey Into Night
