"Without a doubt, this is a masterpiece," Anthony Minghella, in his third stint as director, showed his remarkable talent to the world. Although this film, adapted from Michael Ondaatje's novel, deviates from the original, the core essence was firmly grasped by him. The exquisite composition and storyboarding rendered the scenes breathtakingly beautiful, and the brief yet intense romance between the male and female leads made people sigh. Anthony's depiction was delicate and vivid, leaving an enduring impression." — Vanity Fair