In this episode, we discuss Edward Yang's Mahjong, including the ways in which the film is challenging for viewers, the film's exploration of an evolving Taiwan, and Yang's mastery of tone.

See where Mahjong is available to watch.

Supplemental Material:

• The Criterion Collection's A Confucian Confusion / Mahjong: Two Films by Edward Yang Blu-ray

• Mahjong (The Criterion Channel)

• Spotlight on Edward Yang with Dennis Lim (The Criterion Channel)

Additional Audio Sources:

• The Criterion Collection's A Confucian Confusion / Mahjong: Two Films by Edward Yang Blu-ray

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