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2046

2046 is a science fiction film directed by Wong Kar-wai that explores themes of longing, memory, and lost love. Set in a futuristic, yet somewhat nostalgic, city, it tells the story of a writer and a woman whose relationship is complicated by emotional pain and memories. The number "2046" also refers to a mysterious train journey from a novel within the film, symbolizing missed opportunities and the passage of time. Overall, the film blends romance, melancholy, and philosophical reflection, evoking a sense of wistfulness about love and the impermanence of life.