Drama 2023

A Light Never Goes Out

Sylvia Chang, Simon Yam, Cecilia Choi, Henick Chou

Director: Anastasia Tsang Runtime: 103 Minutes

Middle-aged widow Mei-heung has faced countless sleepless nights since her husband Bill’s passing. Upon discovering a key among Bill’s possessions, she is led to his secret neon workshop and meets young apprentice Leo. Together, they embark on a journey to complete Bill’s last project, as Mei-heung learns the delicate craft of neon light blowing. Her efforts to recreate a demolished neon sign with her own hands become a poignant homage to their shared past. As Mei-heung reflects on her life with Bill, she uncovers hidden fragments of his history, providing her with a bittersweet solace. Concurrently, her daughter Prism grapples with her own secret plans to leave Hong Kong, struggling to reveal them to her mother. As the mystery of the legendary neon sign unravels, Mei-heung is confronted with truths she had long avoided.