Turn Left, Turn Right

The narrative unfolds in a contemporary Taipei, capturing the feel of early-21st-century urban life: phones, gigs, translations, and everyday work. It reflects a period just before smartphones dominated communication, emphasizing handwritten notes and physical papers. The quake at the end anchors the timeline, reminding of Taiwan's seismic reality and resilience.

Two adjacent apartment blocks in Taipei form the core setting, their shared wall keeping lovers merely inches apart. The city around them is a bustling modern Taipei with parks, storefronts, and a hospital that becomes a key location. A nearby restaurant, a park fountain, and a translation office reflect the everyday rhythms of urban life.

💞 Fate

The film hinges on chance encounters that feel fated, turning ordinary meetings into pivotal moments. John and Eve repeatedly cross paths in ways that seem guided by something beyond coincidence. Their miscommunications—lost numbers, unreadable notes—heighten the sense that love is both near and elusive. The narrative slowly suggests that destiny plays a role in bringing them together, especially when the earthquake finally reopens the path between them.

🔗 Connection

Connection is attempted through a web of small actions—voicemails, messages, and shared memories—while a literal wall keeps them apart. Proximity in space contrasts with emotional distance, forcing them to rely on others to bridge the gap. The plot uses Ruby and Dr. Hu as relay points, illustrating how relationships can both help and complicate the search for love. The tension lies in whether imperfect contact can ever be enough to unite two hearts.

🗝️ Walls

The moving walls between apartments symbolize emotional barriers that block intimacy. The narrative tracks how artificial separations in urban life—both physical and social—shape the lovers' choices and fears. When the earthquake collapses the partition, the story finally allows them to reunite, underscoring how external forces can force a breakthrough. The film uses architecture to mirror internal longing and the fragile nature of chance meetings.