Light Pillar
寒夜灯柱
Synopsis
The future. Winter. Space travel is no longer a dream. A lonely janitor tends the grounds of a dilapidated bankrupt film studio with only a former cat actor for company until he embarks on a romantic journey with a female player in a beautiful virtual world.
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LIGHT PILLAR Clip | VIFF 2026
Type: Clip • Published 2026-08-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Red Lotus Asian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zao Xu
- Screenplay & Story
- Zao Xu
- Original Score
- Xiaoshu Amy Chen
- Original Title
- 寒夜灯柱
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zao Xu
Zao Xu
Xiaoshu Amy Chen
Hao Jiayue
Dong Chengpeng
Department Leadership Roster
Zao Xu
Director
Hao Jiayue
Director of Photography
Zao Xu
Writer
Zao Xu
Production Design
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What is Light Pillar about?
The future. Winter. Space travel is no longer a dream. A lonely janitor tends the grounds of a dilapidated bankrupt film studio with only a former cat actor for company until he embarks on a romantic journey with a female player in a beautiful virtual world.
Who directed Light Pillar?
Light Pillar was directed by Zao Xu.
Who stars in Light Pillar?
The principal cast of Light Pillar includes Dong Chengpeng, Qing Yi.
When was Light Pillar released and how long is it?
Light Pillar was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Light Pillar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Light Pillar was composed by Xiaoshu Amy Chen.