Long Day's Journey Into Night

Name: Long Day's Journey Into Night
Director: Bi Gan
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Released: 2018-01-01
Duration: 138 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Tang Wei, Huang Jue, Sylvia Chang, Lee Hong-chi, Chen Yongzhong

2018Dir. Bi Gan2h 18m

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Runtime2h 18m

Released2018

Budget$13M

Box office$42.1M

DirectorBi Gan

About This Movie

Long Day's Journey Into Night has this haunting, dreamlike quality that really captures the weight of memory and desire. Luo's journey back to Kaili unfolds slowly, almost languidly, with a mix of nostalgia and unease. The film’s use of long takes creates this immersive atmosphere; you feel the weight of each moment. The cinematography is stunning, particularly in the second half when it transitions into that remarkable 3D sequence. Performances are subtle but layered, and you can sense the emotional undercurrents. It’s this blend of reality and dream that makes it stand out—there's a certain tension between what is remembered and what is lost.

Long takes enhance the emotional depthDistinctive blend of reality and dreamStunning visuals in the 3D sequence