A Taipei family faces personal and moral uncertainty as everyday events test their relationships and sense of purpose.

In its depiction of one family, Yi Yi accurately and expertly captures the themes and details, as well as the beauty, of everyday life.

'Yi Yi' masterfully captures three generations of a Taiwanese family navigating life's universal struggles through Edward Yang's patient, Ozu-like directorial vision. The authentic portrayal of ordinary family dynamics and human experience across all life stages resonates deeply, with fully realized characters facing relatable challenges. However, the deliberate three-hour runtime and static, observational camera work prove divisive—while most find it absorbing and contemplative, some struggle with its glacial pace and distant approach, finding it frustratingly slow and uninvolving.