Yi Yi [Criterion Collection] [Blu-ray]

Yi Yi [Criterion Collection] [Blu-ray]

Director: Edward Yang Cast: Nien-Jen Wu
Nien-Jen Wu
, Jonathan Chang
Jonathan Chang
, Yupang Chang
Yupang Chang
, Elaine Jin
Elaine Jin
Edward Yang
Yi Yi [Criterion Collection] [Blu-ray]

Yi Yi [Criterion Collection] [Blu-ray]

Director: Edward Yang Cast: Nien-Jen Wu
Nien-Jen Wu
, Jonathan Chang
Jonathan Chang
, Yupang Chang
Yupang Chang
, Elaine Jin
Elaine Jin
Edward Yang

Blu-ray (Wide Screen)

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Overview

Master Taiwanese director Edward Yang spins this intricate and complex yarn about life's everyday crises. The film focuses on N.J. Jian (Wu Nien-Jen, a noted writer/director in his own right); his wife, Min-Min (Elaine Jin); and their two children, teenager Ting-Ting (Kelly Lee) and young Yang-Yang (Jonathan Chang). Their middle-class existence seems stable and secure until a series of incidents throws all of their lives out of kilter. The misfortunes start at the wedding of Min-Min's ne'er-do-well brother, Ah-Di (Chen Xisheng), when his jilted ex-girlfriend Yun-Yun (Tseng Hsin-yi) bursts into the proceedings and lambastes the bride. Upset by the ruckus and feeling unwell, Min-Min's mother goes home early only to suffer a stroke and slip into a coma. After the wedding, N.J. runs into his first love, Sherry (Ke Suyun), who is married to a rich American. This chance encounter shakes N.J. to his very foundations, forcing him to reevaluate his life. At the same time, N.J.'s computer company deliberates on whether or not to collaborate with a renowned Japanese games designer, Ota (Issey Ogata), sending N.J. to Japan to negotiate a contract. Confronted by her mother's coma, Min-Min also takes stock of her life and finds it lacking. On the brink of a nervous breakdown, she suddenly joins a religious retreat. In Japan, N.J. warms to his potential business partner Ota, spending long evenings discussing life and love in hip Tokyo jazz clubs. There, N.J. also meets up with Sherry; they relive old memories and flirt with infidelity. At the same, Ting-Ting, who quietly blames herself for her grandmother's coma, learns her first hard lessons about love, while Yang-Yang causes trouble at school and wrestles with the truths of the adult world. This film won the Golden Palm for Best Direction at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival and was an official selection for the 2000 Toronto Film Festival.

Product Details

Release Date: 03/15/2011
UPC: 0715515069410
Original Release: 2000
Rating: NR
Source: Criterion Collection
Region Code: A
Presentation: [Wide Screen]
Sound: [Dolby Surround]
Language: English
Time: 2:53:00
Sales rank: 8,368

Special Features

Audio commentary featuring writer-director Edward Yang and Asian-cinema critic Tony Rayns ; Video interview with Rayns about Yang and the new Taiwan cinema movement; U.S. theatrical trailer; Original English subtitle translation by Yang and Rayns

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Nien-Jen Wu NJ Jian
Jonathan Chang Yang-Yang,Fatty
Elaine Jin Min-Min
Ke Suyun Sherry
Chen Xisheng A-Di
Kelly Lee Ting-Ting,Piano Bar Pianist
Adrian Lin Lili
Issey Ogata Mr. Ota,Ota
Tang Ruyun Grandma
Michael Tao Da-Da
Xiao Shushen Xiao Yan
Xu Shuyuan Lili's Mother
Zeng Xinyi Yun-Yun
Xiao Sushen Xiao Yan
Li Yongfeng Migo
Jin Shihui Nancy
Wu Jie Wu Jie
Shu Guozhi Shu Ge
Dai Liren Liren
You Meiyun NJ's Neighbor
You Qidong Xiao Yan's Uncle
Ke Yulun Young Soldier
Liu Liangzuo Dean
Chen Lihua Lili's English Tutor
Chen Yiwen Policeman
Song Shaoqing Young Banker
Luo Bei-an Boss Huang
Danny Deng A-Di's Friend
Fan Reijun A-Di's Friend
Cheng Jianxiong A-Di's Friend
Zhen Yuancheng A-Di's Friend
Cai Ruying A-Di's Friend
Sun Fajun A-Di's Friend
Jay Miao A-Di's Friend
Tang Congsheng Punk at NY Bagel Cafe
Wang Qizan Punk at NY Bagel Cafe
Li Jianchang Punk at NY Bagel Cafe
Tsuda Kenjiro Robata Restaurant Waiter
Wu Weining The `Concubine'
Zhang Huiling Huiling
Xu Guiying NJ's Secretary
Allen Lu Mrs. Jiang's Boyfriend
Yang Shiping Grandma's Doctor
Ye Ziyan Grandma's Doctor
Yang Jinhua Doctor's Wife
Li Wanyun Xiao Yan's Assistant
Lin Xiaowei Xiao Yan's Assistant
Wu Yiting The Baby
Xu Wenjuan Da-Da's Wife
Wang Zhengkai Security Guard
Xie Nianzu Policeman
Chen Shiqi Yang-Yang's Classmate
Xiang Guangting Yang-Yang's Classmate
Lin Yanchun Yang-Yang's Classmate
Su-Yun Ko Sherry Chang-Breitner
Ru-Yun Tang la grand-mère
Pang Chang Yu Fatty
Hsi-Sheng Chen A-Di
Wu Nien-Chen N.J.
Hsu Shu Yuan Actor
Shu-shen Hsiao Actor
Shu-Yuan Hsu Actor
Hsin-Yi Tseng Actor
Kaili Peng Composer

Technical Credits
Edward Yang Director,Screenwriter,Casting
Kawai Shinya Producer
Tsukeda Naoko Producer
Duu-chih Tu Sound Effects
Naoko Tsukeda Producer
Du Duzhi Sound/Sound Designer
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