Based on my knowledge, I think that this picture captures the essence of Wong Kar Wai's style of film. This picture utilizes both dim colours and bright colours, the contrasts between the darker areas of the sets of windows and the brightness of the tiles in front of the character's chest makes this shot interesting and even suggests subtle underlying messages. Wong Kar Wai has very elaborate set designs. Each shot has a balance of both dark and light colours. (this is most apparent in numerous shots in My Blueberry Nights)
Wong Kar Wai explores abstract themes. Showing the story rather than telling. Although showing and telling seem similar, Wong Kar Wai shows the story and allowing the audience to interpret the it for themselves. Despite that this is commonly done by most films, Wong Kar Wai pays special attention to the "show don't tell" rule. Building on this, I believe this image projects an underlying meaning. Despite the fact that they can fit onto one side of the bench, they choose to sit on back to back on opposite sides. Through this deliberate act of separation, this image projects the paradox of being "so close, yet so far." Despite the two characters are physically close to each other, they are emotionally and internally distant. This concept is supported through the balance of dark and light colours, which illustrate two opposing forces interacting.
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