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One Day
2010·Movie
·1h 33min·
One Day fingerprint
Striking style.
Energy
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
- Spectacle6
- Tension5
- Fast Pace4
Heart
Romantic and wondrous
- Romance7
- Wonder7
- Pathos6
Humor
Some absurdist humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Absurdist Humor6
- Wit & Wordplay4
- Satire & Parody3
World
Fantasy
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Novelty7
- Dialogue Centrality6
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Direction7
- Acting7
- Character Depth7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Music Composition7
- Visual Stylization7
Energy
MediumCalm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
One Day is calm and low-intensity. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
All energy traits
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Tension5Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Fast Pace4Quick tempo and momentum.
- Adrenaline3High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Scare2Frightening moments and scares.
- Violence1Physical conflict and intensity.
Related traits
- Slow Burn7Gradual build with payoff.
- Uncanny5Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
Heart
MediumRomantic and wondrous
Emotionally, it's romantic and wondrous.
All heart traits
- Romance7Love stories and emotional connections.
- Wonder7Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Pathos6Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Melancholy6Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Hopefulness6Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Wholesome4Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Catharsis4Emotional release and payoff.
- Nostalgia3Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Coming of Age3Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.
Related traits
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Spiritual5Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
Humor
MediumSome absurdist humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some absurdist humor.
All humor traits
- Absurdist Humor6Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Satire & Parody3Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Dark Humor2Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
- Cringe Humor1Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Related traits
- Eccentricity7Oddball tone and quirks.
World
MediumFantasy
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around fantasy. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Ambiguity6Open-endedness and uncertainty.
- Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.
Related traits
- Fantasy8Mythic worlds and magical systems.
- Surrealism7Dreamlike, bizarre imagery.
- Psychological6Inner worlds and mind games.
- Mystery5Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
- Spiritual5Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
Craft
MediumSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative4Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative2Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Slow Burn7Gradual build with payoff.
Style
HighFunctional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization7Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Centrality7Songs central to storytelling.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
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About
A woman is transported into a world as strange and beautiful as her dreams in this fantasy. Singing, who comes from a family of poor shopkeepers, earns her living as a cleaning woman on a ferry that services a military base. Singing has a recurring dream in which she meets a handsome stranger who speaks in language she cannot understand, and one day on the ferry she meets Tsai Hsien-tsung, a soldier who resembles the man in her dreams. The soldier is immediately smitten with Singing, and when the power goes out on the ferry, the two are thrown into a strange netherworld where they sail to South America on a deserted vessel as Singing loses her heart to the military man.
Taiwanese CinemaFantasy RomanceSurreal DreamscapeMilitary RomanceArt House FilmPoetic StorytellingMysterious NarrativeAvant-GardeVisually Evocative
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Questions about One Day
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is One Day worth watching?
55
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 42%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is One Day?
1 h 33 min
One Day runs 1 h 33 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on One Day?
Critics42
Audiences66
Not quite. Audiences rate One Day higher (66) than critics (42). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.
What language is One Day in?
Chinese
It was made in Chinese. Produced in Taiwan.
What tropes does One Day use?
Artistic LicenseBetter as FriendsBetty and VeronicaBrainy BrunetteByronic HeroThe CasanovaDropped a Bridge on HimShotgun WeddingUptown GirlMood WhiplashDisposable FiancéWhat the Hell, Hero?and 6 more
TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for One Day, including Artistic License, Better as Friends, Betty and Veronica.