Taste
dir. Lê Bảo · 2021
In the search for meaning, people often create temporary sanctuaries to escape the disappointments of their everyday lives.
Bassley, a Nigerian footballer, grapples with the aftermath of a career-ending injury while navigating life in Vietnam. Alongside four middle-aged women, he seeks solace in an old house, crafting a temporary sanctuary from their disappointments. Watching this film feels like stepping into a quiet, reflective space where the weight of unfulfilled dreams and the warmth of unexpected camaraderie linger in the air.
Bassley, a Nigerian footballer living in Vietnam, has been unable to make a living since he broke his leg. He and four middle-aged women he sometimes works for decide to escape the disappointment of their daily lives. They go to an old house where together they create a special world for themselves. But this intimate utopia cannot last forever.
Talking points
- the immigrant experience in contemporary society
- the nature of friendship and community
- the impact of physical and emotional trauma
- the search for identity in a foreign land
