Breakups are hard. There’s a reason why they’re such a prevalent subject in art: heartbreak is universal, and it’s often tremendously painful. Going through a romantic breakup is an emotionally complicated experience, which is made apparent in any of the songs, novels, or films dedicated to the subject. It’s true, there’s no shortage of iconic films about heartbreak—(500) Days of Summer, Annie Hall, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind are just a few of many. As potent as each of these films is, however, few can compare to the 1994 classic Chungking Express in terms of its ability to completely capture the highs and lows of a breakup while closely examining the eventual recovery awaiting the lovesick.