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A Light Never Goes Out

A Light Never Goes Out

2023, Movie, 1h 43min

Accomplishing her late husband's wish of remaining a mysterious neon sign, a depressed middle-aged widow and the neon signmaker's protégé discover surprises and bitterness amidst the city's vanishing glow.

Country: Hong Kong

Director:

Anastasia Tsang

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7.0

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Critic Robbie Collin

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8

Hong Kong’s defiant spirit shines out in this delicate debut.

Read full review at The Telegraph

Critic Wendy Ide

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6

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

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Phuong Le

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6

... a heartfelt love letter to these forgotten craftsmen as well as a bygone Hong Kong whose light continues to linger amid socio-political change.

Read full review at The Guardian

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