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This is the last of Bryan Chang's moon-star-sun (in that order) trilogy. Of the other two, I've only watched Among the Stars (2000), which I quite enjoyed. As characteristic of independent films, "Eclipse" comes with its doses of surreal. Still, one need not strive too hard with the hidden messages, but can simply sit back to enjoy a brief (90 minutes) sketch of a woman seeking refuge from an entangled relationship through a solitary retreat in the beautiful Lantau Islands. The breath-taking scenery of Sunset Peak (Tai Tung Shan) and Lantau beaches should please people who have and have not been there alike, while the open-ended dialogue and events provide some food for thought. Chan Shan-shan, who appeared also in Among the Stars, is very watchable. For people who have an appreciation for a different cinematic experience, Eclipse is worth a try.