Episode 107: THE HAND (2004)

CW: Discussions of sex work and abuse. In Wong Kar-wai’s short film THE HAND, released recently for the first time in its extended cut, a touch lasts forever. While it’s a compressed version of the director’s style, THE HAND is still a classic tragedy of love and loss across class divisions, exploring the hand – and a person’s entire being – as a tool for connection. At just 59 minutes, THE HAND is stitched together with a care that belies both the aloof professionalism of its titular call girl and the naivete of her would-be suitor. 28:25 - Aaron can’t grow a moustache, and that’s funny 44:53 - The Aaron Grossman Wong Kar-wai Filmed Apartment Quality Index (AGWKWFAQI) 54:20 - Cody’s Noteys (The Short King) Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/trylovepodcast and email us at trylovepodcast@gmail.com to get in touch! Buy tickets and support the Trylon at https://www.trylon.org/ Theme: "Raindrops" by Huma-Huma/"No Smoking" PSA by John Waters. Outro music: “Concerto Alevta” by Peer Raben from the EROS soundtrack.