The Hole (35mm)
Opens September 18, 2026
A sci-fi film set in the dreary present, a romantic-comedy about two people that never meet, an Antonioni-esque look at urban squalor, and a jukebox musical. New 35mm print.
Set just prior to the start of the 21st century, this vaguely futuristic story follows two residents of a quickly crumbling building who refuse to leave their homes in spite of a virus that has forced the evacuation of the area. As rain pours down relentlessly, a single man is stuck with an unfinished plumbing job and a hole in his floor. This results in a very odd relationship with the woman who lives below him. Combining deadpan humor with an austere view of loneliness and a couple of unexpected musical numbers, Tsai Ming-Liang crafted one of the most original films of the 1990s. New 35mm print.
- Original Language Title: Dong
- Director: Tsai Ming-liang
- Principal Cast: Lee Kang-sheng, Yang Kuei-mei
- Country: Taiwan, France
- Year: 1998
- Running Time: 89 min.
- Language: Mandarin
- Has Subtitles: Yes
- US Distributor: Big World Pictures