The Shadowless Tower (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2023, The Shadowless Tower is a drama film directed by Zhang Lu, running about 144 minutes.
What it’s about. Gu Wentong learns the whereabouts of his father, who lost contact with him more than 40 years ago. Encouraged by new friend, photographer Ouyang Wenhui, Gu Wentong decides to face his father and rebuild the long-lost father-son relationship.
Who’s in it. The Shadowless Tower stars Xin Baiqing as Gu Wentong, Huang Yao as Ouyang Wenhui, Tian Zhuangzhuang as Gu Yunlai and Li Qinqin as Gu Wenhui, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Shadowless Tower has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel, Metrograph and Strand Releasing Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shadowless Tower page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shadowless Tower tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shadowless Tower (2023)?
- In US, The Shadowless Tower is available to stream on Criterion Channel, Metrograph and Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Shadowless Tower worth watching?
- The Shadowless Tower holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shadowless Tower?
- The Shadowless Tower stars Xin Baiqing, Huang Yao, Tian Zhuangzhuang, Li Qinqin and Nan Ji.
- When was The Shadowless Tower released?
- The Shadowless Tower was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.