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Under the Gaze of Night (HKLGFF 2026)

Under the Gaze of Night (HKLGFF 2026)

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 playing 3 times at 2 cinemas across 2 districts, from HK$100. The cheapest seat is at Broadway Cinematheque in Yau Ma Tei, HK$100. 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

Where to watch it

3 screenings at 2 cinemas over the next week, from HK$100.

Cinema District Formats Screenings Next Price
PREMIERE ELEMENTS (Kowloon Station) Tsim Sha Tsui — 2 Fri 21:30 HK$100 cheapest
Broadway Cinematheque Yau Ma Tei — 1 Sun 13:00 HK$100

Prices and times are as published by the cinemas and can change. Cinema names link through to the full timetable and booking.

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.

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