Under the Gaze of Night
Synopsis
Set in a park at night during the pandemic, the story follows a gay man who suffers from an intense fear of AIDS. This fear isolates him and prevents him from engaging in sexual relationships, yet he is drawn to the park’s charged atmosphere of desire. The park, a known cruising spot for gay men, becomes a place where he encounters a range of strangers — each searching, escaping, or surrendering in the shadows.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Hong Kong Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zhan Yakui
- Original Title
- Under the Gaze of Night
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zhan Yakui
Department Leadership Roster
Zhan Yakui
Director
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Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Under the Gaze of Night about?
Set in a park at night during the pandemic, the story follows a gay man who suffers from an intense fear of AIDS. This fear isolates him and prevents him from engaging in sexual relationships, yet he is drawn to the park’s charged atmosphere of desire. The park, a known cruising spot for gay men, becomes a place where he encounters a range of strangers — each searching, escaping, or surrendering in the shadows.
Who directed Under the Gaze of Night?
Under the Gaze of Night was directed by Zhan Yakui.
Who stars in Under the Gaze of Night?
The principal cast of Under the Gaze of Night includes Weikai Huang, Qiao Hu, Gao Haiyang, Li Hanwei, Huang Lingchao.
When was Under the Gaze of Night released and how long is it?
Under the Gaze of Night was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.