The much delayed “Under the Light” by Zhang Yimou, which has previously been described has previously as an “urban crime thriller”, first saw a trailer release all the way back in 2020, but kept getting pushed back for one unknown reason or the other. In the meantime, three more films by the prolific Mainland auteur saw release but it seems that now “Under the Light” may finally be greeting the audience with a new trailer that confirms a Mainland release date.
Synopsis
An urban crime drama film which will cover topics from anti-corruption to anti-crime. The story revolves around Su Jian Ming and Li Hui Lin jointly investigating an undercurrent criminal case involving a huge interest group. In order to investigate the case, Su Jian Ming ignores the persuasion of his powerful father Zheng Gang, and rushes to the “Hongmen Banquet”, hosted by rich businessman Li Zhi Tian. More and more clues gradually surface. The undercurrent surging behind these clues makes people faintly feel that a big game of chess is being planned.
The starcast includes Lei Jiayin, Zhang Guoli, Yu Hewei, and Zhou Dongyu, who returns to work with Zhang for the first time and now with superstardom since her debut in “Under the Hawthorn Tree”. “Under the Light” is scheduled to release in Mainland Chinese theatres on September 28th, 2023.
