Parking (2008)
On Mother's Day in Taipei, Chen Mo makes a date for dinner with his wife, hoping to bring their estranged relationship back together. While buying a cake on his way home, a car unexpectedly double parks next to his car, preventing his exit.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Chung Mong-hong, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Chang Chen, Gwei Lun-Mei, Jack Kao, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Chang Chen
as Chen Mo
Gwei Lun-Mei
as Chen Mo's Wife
Jack Kao
as Barber
Chapman To Man-Chat
as Tailor
Leon Dai
as Pimp
Peggy Tseng
as Hooker
Jiu Kong
as Taxi Driver
Na-Do
as Leading Cast
King Shih-chieh
as Leading Cast
Alec Chia
as Leading Cast
Tou Tsung-hua
as Gang Leader
Yang Li-yin
as Bakery BossCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 112 min |
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