Directed by Anastasia Tsang • Drama • With Sylvia Chang, Simon Yam • 2023 • 103 minutes
Directed by Anastasia Tsang and starring the legendary Sylvia Chang, A LIGHT NEVER GOES OUT revolves around a woman attempting to reinvigorate the neon signs of Hong Kong after her husband's passing, while nurturing a friendship with his lonely apprentice in his absence. Sylvia Chang won the 59th Annual Golden Horse Best Actress (Asia's version of the Oscars).
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