The Shining Arc
弧光
Synopsis
On a cold night, psychology student Liu Kai took Jing Huan, a paranoid schizophrenia patient, to a mysterious frozen lake she had often dreamed of. The lake reflected an “8” shape, causing Jing Huan’s expression to change, unsettling Liu Kai. During an internship at a psychiatric hospital, Liu Kai’s classmate Xie Ni, who was in a relationship with him, became interested in Jing Huan, a former factory cashier who developed mental illness after embezzling funds. Xie Ni wanted to study Jing Huan’s condition for a thesis and asked Liu Kai to help her, even arranging for Jing Huan to stay at her home.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zhang Junzhao
- Original Title
- 弧光
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- 广西电影制片厂
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zhang Junzhao
Xiao Feng
Department Leadership Roster
Zhang Junzhao
Director
Xiao Feng
Director of Photography
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What is The Shining Arc about?
On a cold night, psychology student Liu Kai took Jing Huan, a paranoid schizophrenia patient, to a mysterious frozen lake she had often dreamed of. The lake reflected an “8” shape, causing Jing Huan’s expression to change, unsettling Liu Kai. During an internship at a psychiatric hospital, Liu Kai’s classmate Xie Ni, who was in a relationship with him, became interested in Jing Huan, a former factory cashier who developed mental illness after embezzling funds. Xie Ni wanted to study Jing Huan’s condition for a thesis and asked Liu Kai to help her, even arranging for Jing Huan to stay at her home.
Who directed The Shining Arc?
The Shining Arc was directed by Zhang Junzhao.
Who stars in The Shining Arc?
The principal cast of The Shining Arc includes Bai Ling, Xiao Xiong, Zhang Guangbei, Zheng Zhenyao, Zhi Yitong.
When was The Shining Arc released and how long is it?
The Shining Arc was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.