Goodbye South, Goodbye
Fast times, easy money, big trouble.
Directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien
Produced by 3-H Films, Shochiku
A gritty, observational portrait of Taipei street life where small-time criminals drift through petty schemes and relationships with a mixture of camaraderie and futility.
In this portrait of small-time hoods rendered in rhythm-of-life anecdotal detail, Gao is the leader of a circle of layabouts including his sidekick, Flathead, and their girlfriends, Pretzel and Ling. He is also the originator of petty crime schemes, which promise to get the gang nowhere fast.
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Does Goodbye South, Goodbye end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is Goodbye South, Goodbye sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is Goodbye South, Goodbye scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Goodbye South, Goodbye violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Goodbye South, Goodbye easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Goodbye South, Goodbye
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Goodbye South, Goodbye
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Goodbye South, Goodbye, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Goodbye South, Goodbye, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
