"A film in which the most complex sophistication coexists with innocence and charm."—Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian

"An enchanting, enlivening, era-spanning, continent-crossing travelogue."—Jessica Kiang, Variety

"A layered and multifaceted work that serves as a heartfelt homage to cinema itself...engaging, meditative, and thought-provoking."—Martin Kudlac, ScreenAnarchy

This globe-trotting tale of unrequited love blends melodrama and screwball comedy in a cat-and-mouse chase between lovers. 1917, colonial Burma. Edward, a civil servant for the British Empire, jilts his lovestruck fiancée Molly the day she arrives to be married. As he escapes into an unexpected odyssey across Asia, she quickly follows suit amused by his moves. Miguel Gomes (Tabu) took home Best Director at the 77th Cannes Film Festival for Portugal's Oscar entry—a dazzling multi-city symphony that will leave audiences reeling with wonder. with its stunning black-and-white period visuals interspersed with modern-day documentary footage.