The Shining Arc movie poster

The Shining Arc

July 1, 1989 1h 40m

Originally released in 1989. The Shining Arc is a drama film. directed by Zhang Junzhao.

Starring Bai Ling, Xiao Xiong, and Zhang Guangbei

Synopsis

On a cold night, psychology student Liu Kai took Jing Huan, a paranoid schizophrenia patient, to a mysterious frozen lake she had often dreamed of. The lake reflected an “8” shape, causing Jing Huan’s expression to change, unsettling Liu Kai. During an internship at a psychiatric hospital, Liu Kai’s classmate Xie Ni, who was in a relationship with him, became interested in Jing Huan, a former factory cashier who developed mental illness after embezzling funds. Xie Ni wanted to study Jing Huan’s condition for a thesis and asked Liu Kai to help her, even arranging for Jing Huan to stay at her home.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 1, 1989 36 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country China Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH

Production Companies

  • Guangxi Film Studio

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Shining Arc about?

On a cold night, psychology student Liu Kai took Jing Huan, a paranoid schizophrenia patient, to a mysterious frozen lake she had often dreamed of. The lake reflected an “8” shape, causing Jing...

Who directed The Shining Arc?

The Shining Arc was directed by Zhang Junzhao.

How long is The Shining Arc?

The Shining Arc has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was The Shining Arc released?

The Shining Arc was released on July 1, 1989 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Shining Arc?

The main cast of The Shining Arc includes Bai Ling, Xiao Xiong, Zhang Guangbei, Zheng Zhenyao, Zhi Yitong.