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20261h 50mChina

The Red Lightning

红闪电

Synopsis

The film tells the story of an 11-year-old girl, Dada, who suffers from psychological distress and troubles due to a sudden change in her family situation, leading to emotional depression and withdrawal, ultimately forcing her to drop out of school. Her mother has no choice but to send her to live temporarily at a horse ranch run by her cousin.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Beijing International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Huo Liang
Screenplay & Story
Key Jin, Huo Liang, Zhu Weijia
Original Title
红闪电
Country of Origin
China
Spoken Languages
Mandarin
Runtime
1h 50m
Production Studios
北京浩昊科技发展有限公司

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Huo Liang

Screenplay & Story

Key Jin, Huo Liang, Zhu Weijia

Director of Photography

Yingjie Pu

Producers

Huo Jianqi

Department Leadership Roster

Huo Liang

Director

Key Jin

Writer

Yingjie Pu

Yingjie Pu

Director of Photography

Huo Liang

Writer

Zhu Weijia

Writer

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Red Lightning

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Red Lightning about?

The film tells the story of an 11-year-old girl, Dada, who suffers from psychological distress and troubles due to a sudden change in her family situation, leading to emotional depression and withdrawal, ultimately forcing her to drop out of school. Her mother has no choice but to send her to live temporarily at a horse ranch run by her cousin.

Who directed The Red Lightning?

The Red Lightning was directed by Huo Liang.

Who stars in The Red Lightning?

The principal cast of The Red Lightning includes Tim Huang, Zhang Xiran, Gong Lei, Chi Peng.

When was The Red Lightning released and how long is it?

The Red Lightning was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.