i saw this film at vision fest05 in new york . it be film worth watching . well acted and great direction and surprising and unforgettable . patrick also receive an award at vision fest for act . see it . review represent max bright relationship with woman be explosive and cruel and so he resolve to find his fantasy woman represent demure and submissive and and obedient and and he buy a chinese mail order bride . when mai ling arrives and she attempt to awaken the peaceful buddha on max a he introduce her to american luxury and carnality and and freedom . max world spiral out of control when he be diagnose with terminal cancer and mai ling become his foundation a his health deteriorates and she lead him in explore the spiritual aspect of his life .