Tsai Ming-Liang, the artisan of cinematography approaches virtual reality, pushing the boundaries of VR film. The Deserted stripped away traditional film techniques and is presented in 360 degrees, like a theatre. The viewer is placed in the scene and is allowed to look freely at the construction of the environment. And immersed in the handcraft of the scenes.
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Cast
9 people
Lee Kang-sheng
Known for
Goodbye, Dragon Inn
Vive L'Amour
Chen Shiang-Chyi
Known for
Goodbye, Dragon Inn
The Wayward Cloud
Tsai Ming-liang
Also in
Sleeping on Dark Waters
Wandering
Christine Chiang
Tsai Ming-liang
Lu Yi-ching
Known for
Stray Dogs
The Wayward Cloud
Szu-Ming Liu
Ivy Yin
Known for
A Sun
Cities of Last Things
Claude Wang
Tsai Ming-liang Director
First release August 31, 2017 · Produced in Taiwan · Original title 家在蘭若寺
Production
Taiwan
Produced in
Languages
Original title
家在蘭若寺
Original language
Chinese
Spoken on screen
Chinese
Release dates
Italy · August 31, 2017
Premiere
No release date listed for United States.
Australia
August 1, 2018 · Melbourne International Film Festival
China
April 14, 2019 · Beijing International Film Festival
Hong Kong SAR China
March 31, 2018 · Limited theatrical · Hong Kong International Film Festival
Taiwan
November 17, 2017 · Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival
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