A City of Sadness is a Taiwanese historical drama film directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien. Set in the aftermath of World War II and during the period of political turmoil in Taiwan, the film follows the lives of the Lin family as they navigate through the changing social and political landscape. The film explores themes of loss, memory, and the impact of historical events on individual lives. A City of Sadness is considered a masterpiece of Taiwanese cinema and has won numerous awards, including the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.
