燈火 (2018) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
2018 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2018, 燈火 is a drame and famille film directed by Lam Hei Chun, running about 26 minutes.
What it’s about. After years of illness, Ken’s wife finally passes away. Ken returns to his job as streetlight repairman after the funeral. Having to work at night, he rarely sees his daughter Ann, who develops a fear for darkness since her mother dies. Often left alone at home, she learns to grow up at a tender age. She makes her father agree to go out and play with her on the night of Mid-Autumn Festival, but Ken breaks the promise because of work. During the festive season, father and daughter try hard to re-capture moments of love and concern for each other.
Who’s in it. 燈火 stars Johnny Hui as Ken, Emily Cheng Sum Yu as Ann and Ng Kam Chuen as Ken's Brother.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, 燈火 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 燈火 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 燈火 tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch 燈火 (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 燈火 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 燈火 worth watching?
- 燈火 holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame and famille. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 燈火?
- 燈火 stars Johnny Hui, Emily Cheng Sum Yu and Ng Kam Chuen.
- When was 燈火 released?
- 燈火 was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 26 minutes.