The Child of Light
光的孩子
Synopsis
Yu-lan came to Taipei from southern Taiwan. She has got a successful career as a dancer. When her foster mother gets dementia, she has no choice but to retire and go back home. However, the trial and tribulation of her new life have reminded her of her childhood memories. During an argument with her mother’s foreign caretaker, the cause of her foster brother’s death and the secrets about her biological mother are gradually being revealed... As a woman of the advanced maternal age, Yu-lan has found herself unexpectedly pregnant with a baby. Following her heart, she has entered the circle of destiny. Departure means coming back, and her starting point is also her finish line. Is birth adjacent to or far away from death? Maybe at last, you’ll see that the shadow you met will be also the light to guide your life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
2021台灣女性影展
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hsu Li-wen
- Screenplay & Story
- Hsu Li-wen
- Original Title
- 光的孩子
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Borderline Assemblage, Sweet Tongue Production Ltd., 客家電視台
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hsu Li-wen
Hsu Li-wen
Eileen Tu
Ron Chang
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Chang
Producer
Hsu Li-wen
Director
Hsu Li-wen
Screenplay
Eileen Tu
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Child of Light
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Child of Light about?
Yu-lan came to Taipei from southern Taiwan. She has got a successful career as a dancer. When her foster mother gets dementia, she has no choice but to retire and go back home. However, the trial and tribulation of her new life have reminded her of her childhood memories. During an argument with her mother’s foreign caretaker, the cause of her foster brother’s death and the secrets about her biological mother are gradually being revealed... As a woman of the advanced maternal age, Yu-lan has found herself unexpectedly pregnant with a baby. Following her heart, she has entered the circle of destiny. Departure means coming back, and her starting point is also her finish line. Is birth adjacent to or far away from death? Maybe at last, you’ll see that the shadow you met will be also the light to guide your life.
Who directed The Child of Light?
The Child of Light was directed by Hsu Li-wen.
Who stars in The Child of Light?
The principal cast of The Child of Light includes Hsu Yen-ling, Tai-Feng Tu, An Yuan-liang, Shih Hsuen-Hue, Lien Yu-han.
When was The Child of Light released and how long is it?
The Child of Light was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.