Fallen Angels

“Most people fall in love for the first time as teenagers. I guess I’m a late bloomer. Maybe I’m too picky. On May 30, 1995, I finally fell in love for the first time.” this might be my favorite line from any movie i’ve ever watched. Fallen Angels is a movie about loneliness, told through the atmosphere of night time Hong Kong, which i absolutely loved. the story follows three main characters, all of whom are searching for connection and emotional fulfillment, even if they know it might only be temporary. one of my favorite things about the movie is definitely the cinematography. with the wide angle shots, neon lights, and late night city atmosphere. everything about the visuals reflects the characters’ loneliness, emotional distortion, and sense of emptiness. the movie also explores different kinds of unstable relationships, one sided love, impossible relationships, one night stands, and even family connections. every character ends up facing separation and disappointment, no matter how hard they try to hold onto happiness. in a way, the movie feels like a cruel joke about life itself, giving people temporary happiness while leaving them with long lasting pain from love and relationships that were never meant to last.