Light (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2021, Light is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Adiamond Lee, running about 44 minutes.
What it’s about. Light was sexually assaulted by his stepfather and always lacked love in his childhood. After his mother — his only blood relative—was killed, he could no longer escape and was forced into prostitution. One day, he meets a new client who beats him up on the street. Shuo is an undercover cop trying to reach the drug cartel’s boss by working at a tailor shop. During a mission, Light catches his eye. He brings back the unconscious Light and provides him with shelter. But can Light really face his trauma and live with it? Or will he eventually go back to the streets and keep pursuing false love from clients?
Who’s in it. Light stars Liu Tao-Hsuan as Shuo, Jed Chung as Light, Ding Ning and Yu-Tien Ho, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Light sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Light page.
If you liked it. Fans of Light tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Light (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Light change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Light worth watching?
- Light holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Light?
- Light stars Liu Tao-Hsuan, Jed Chung, Ding Ning, Yu-Tien Ho and Neville Sun.
- When was Light released?
- Light was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 44 minutes.