The Green Hat (Lu Mao Tze)

In two different stories, the film explores how people today are struggling to transcend traditional definitions of love. In part one, Wang has robbed a bank and wants to fly to America to meet his girlfriend. On his way to the airport, Wang, excited about his intentions, calls her only to hear that she has dumped him for somebody else. The lady in the phone shop becomes irritated with Wang, who appears short of cash. Upon hearing the news, he is torn apart and takes out his frustrations on the woman, holding her at gunpoint. Somebody sees the commotion and calls the police. A verbal standoff ensues, which results in Wang blowing a hole in his own head. In part two we follow the policeman’s troubled life. He is impotent and unable to satisfy his estranged wife Mei. He doubts whether she loves him anymore. After some excruciatingly frank scenes of sexual truths, lies and troubles between the pair, the policeman eventually finds a solution …