A Light Never Goes Out

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A Light Never Goes Out

Released Nov 10, 2023

1h 43m

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Directed by Anastasia Tsang, A LIGHT NEVER GOES OUT is Hong Kong's Official Selection for Best International Feature at the 96th Oscars. It stars the legendary Sylvia Chang, for which she took the 59th Annual Golden Horse Best Actress (Asia's version of the Oscars). It revolves around a woman attempting to reinvigorate the neon signs of Hong Kong after her husband's passing, while nurturing his apprentice in his absence.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

The neon hues are so saturated, so rich, you almost want to swim in them.

Rated: 3/5

May 14, 2023

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Robbie Collin

Daily Telegraph (UK)

This is a sweet, sad film made with a delicate touch, and the sense of loss it engenders makes your soul ache.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 29, 2022

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Frank J. Avella

Awards Daily

The film is steeped in sentiment (the sight of a neon sign near the end had me a bit weepy) but the statement it’s making is pretty clear.

Rated: B-

Dec 3, 2023

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Sean Gilman

In Review Online

There’s no room here for nuance, for the long view of history, or for reasoned consideration of the other side. This is nostalgia with a purpose: are we on the side of light, or are we on the side of grayness.

Nov 8, 2023

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Edmund Lee

South China Morning Post

Sylvia Chang, impressing as a stubborn woman who is thoroughly disoriented by grief, is the heart and soul of the film in spite of its plain and sometimes unconvincing storytelling.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 11, 2023

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Isabella N

An account of what remains left of Hong Kong neon lights. If you've ever lived in the era of Hong Kong neon lights or you understand the history and craftmanship behind making them, which are almost non-existent, then you will find this movie nostalgic and heartbreaking. Neon lights are one of the things that represent HK, kinda makes me feel proud as a Hong Konger. Pretty much all shops signs are now made of LED, which don't have the same aesthetics as neon lights. Miss the good old days of my home country where life was still enjoyable/bareable despite the hardships.

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02/22/24

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Directed by Anastasia Tsang, A LIGHT NEVER GOES OUT is Hong Kong's Official Selection for Best International Feature at the 96th Oscars. It stars the legendary Sylvia Chang, for which she took the 59th Annual Golden Horse Best Actress (Asia's version of the Oscars). It revolves around a woman attempting to reinvigorate the neon signs of Hong Kong after her husband's passing, while nurturing his apprentice in his absence.

Director: Anastasia Tsang
Producer: Saville Chan
Screenwriter: Anastasia Tsang, So-Man Tsoi
Distributor: Orchid Tree Media
Production Co: Eyes Front Pictures, A Light Never Goes Out
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Chinese
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 10, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 19, 2024
Runtime: 1h 43m

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