What language is it in, and are there subtitles?

The dialogue is in Mandarin, with English and Chinese subtitles.

Is it suitable for children?

The movie deals with adult themes around sexuality and disease anxiety. No official certificate has been announced yet, but it is unlikely to be suitable for young children.

Where and when can I see it?

It screens on 17 September 2026 as part of the Hong Kong Lesbian & Gay Film Festival. Check the festival schedule for the exact venue.

Under the Gaze of Night (HKLGFF 2026)

Name: Under the Gaze of Night (HKLGFF 2026)
Genre: Drama
Released: 2026-09-17
Duration: 108 min
Cast: Weikai Huang, Qiao Hu, Haiyang Gao, Gao Haiyang, Li Hanwei

公園裡面沒有人 (HKLGFF 2026)

Released: 17 Sep 2026
Runtime: 108 min
Original title: Under the Gaze of Night
Language: zh

Drama

The verdict

There are not yet enough audience votes to give this a reliable score. It is not currently playing in Hong Kong cinemas. 108 minutes.

What it is about

Set in a park at night during the pandemic, the story follows a gay man who suffers from an intense fear of AIDS. This fear isolates him and prevents him from engaging in sexual relationships, yet he is drawn to the park’s charged atmosphere of desire. The park, a known cruising spot for gay men, becomes a place where he encounters a range of strangers — each searching, escaping, or surrendering in the shadows.

What to expect

Set entirely in a park that doubles as a cruising ground, the movie stays close to a man whose fear of AIDS has made physical intimacy impossible, even as he keeps returning to the charged, wordless exchanges that happen after dark. The camera rarely leaves his perspective, so the encounters feel tentative and real rather than dramatic. At 108 minutes the pacing is patient, and the Mandarin dialogue is accompanied by English and Chinese subtitles. It screens on 17 September as part of the Hong Kong Lesbian & Gay Film Festival 2026; no certificate has been assigned yet. Check the festival schedule for the venue.

Cast

Weikai Huang
Qiao Hu
Haiyang Gao
Gao Haiyang
Li Hanwei
Huang Lingchao

Crew

Director Yakui Zhan
Director Zhan Yakui

Common questions

How long is the movie?: 108 minutes.
What language is it in, and are there subtitles?: The dialogue is in Mandarin, with English and Chinese subtitles.
Is it suitable for children?: The movie deals with adult themes around sexuality and disease anxiety. No official certificate has been announced yet, but it is unlikely to be suitable for young children.
Where and when can I see it?: It screens on 17 September 2026 as part of the Hong Kong Lesbian & Gay Film Festival. Check the festival schedule for the exact venue.