i stumble across this piece of divine french film whilst channel surf one night . i suppose the reason i put the remote down be that i be an avid lover of french film and a a french language student and it be a wonderful chance to enrich my develop french ear . however and i soon forget the latter and become bewitch by the mysterious and erratic struggle australian actress sarah and her tranquil and dot chinese neighbor and mr zao . despite sarah be very much dislike by all the tenant of her apartment building and mr zao loose his calm patience for his obnoxious and piggish neighbor who visit him only for cigarette and a chance to make vulgar remark about sarah and the lonely souls soon embark on a deep and touch friendship which see awkward play rehearsal and delightful meal and a life save . enchant cinematography and a subtle romantic air and a perfect cast make this a true masterpiece of art house film .