Under the Light
Officers Su Jianming and Li Huilin investigate a crime involving wealthy businessman Li Zhitian. As clues emerge, the investigation becomes more and more like a game of chess.
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About Under the Light
Under the Light is a 2023 Chinese-language drama, action and crime film directed by Zhang Yimou. The cast is led by Lei Jiayin, Yu Hewei, Zhang Guoli. It has a runtime of 2h 8m.
Under the Light was produced by Beijing Enlight Pictures and made in China. It was released on September 28, 2023, and carries a 15 certification. At the box office it grossed around $63 million worldwide.
- Director
- Zhang Yimou
- Writers
- Chen Yu
- Release date
- September 28, 2023
- Original language
- Chinese
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Released
- Country
- China
- Box office
- $63 million
- Production
- Beijing Enlight Pictures
Under the Light cast & crew
Under the Light was directed by Zhang Yimou and written by Chen Yu.
The cast features Lei Jiayin as Su Jianming, Yu Hewei as Li Zhitian, Zhang Guoli as Zheng Gang, Zhou Dongyu as Li Huilin, Sun Yizhou as David, and Li Naiwen as Liu Feng.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Cho Young-wuk, cinematography is by Zhao Xiaoding, and it was produced by Xiaobei Cao and Li Xiaoping.
Is Under the Light worth watching?
At 2h 8m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, action, and crime, Under the Light is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Under the Light
Lei Jiayin
Su Jianming
Yu Hewei
Li Zhitian
Zhang Guoli
Zheng Gang
Zhou Dongyu
Li Huilin
Sun Yizhou
David
Li Naiwen
Liu Feng
Xu Yajun
Liu Bo
Tian Yu
Tang Danian
He Zhengjun
Wen Hui
Joan Chen
He Xiuli
Wang Xun
Kong Sanshun
Xu Zili
Sun Heyang
Under the Light — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Under the Light in United States?
Under the Light is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Under the Light in?
Under the Light is originally in Chinese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Under the Light?
Under the Light runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
▸What is Under the Light rated?
Under the Light is rated 15. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 44 ratings.
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