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LUZ

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In Chongqing, Wei desperately searches for his daughter Fa. In Paris, Ren grapples with stepmother Sabine. Their lives collide in a VR world, where a mystical deer reveals hidden truths, sparking a journey of discovery and connection.

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Carlos Aguilar Variety 02/06/2025
If only the drama measured up to the aesthetics, “Luz” would shine. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com 02/03/2025
a film that’s ultimately as shallow as the virtual worlds that its characters occupy. Go to Full Review Drew Gregory Autostraddle 02/01/2025
At times the dialogue is blunt, the script not quite as remarkable as the style, but I still found myself fully connected to these people and their searching. Go to Full Review Alfred Castaneda Shade Studios Jul 30
It’s hard not to wonder what a concept like this would have looked like in the hands of a more seasoned sci-fi veteran – perhaps someone like Denis Villeneuve or Alex Garland. Go to Full Review Ruth Maramis FlixChatter Film Blog 04/10/2025
3/5
The story doesn't quite match its stunning visuals as there's a lack of emotional depth in the relationships. That said, LUZ was still a worthy watch, and Huppert's joie de vivre is electrifying. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 04/07/2025
3/4
If Lau’s film naively ignores the downfalls of losing oneself in virtual worlds, it shows that, in some cases, such devices may work as intended. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Flora Lau

Director

Isabelle Huppert

Sabine

Sandrine Pinna

Ren

Xiaodong Guo

Wei

David Chiang

Boss Qiu

Lu Huang

Hong
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Movie Info

Synopsis In Chongqing, Wei desperately searches for his daughter Fa. In Paris, Ren grapples with stepmother Sabine. Their lives collide in a VR world, where a mystical deer reveals hidden truths, sparking a journey of discovery and connection.
Director
Flora Lau
Producer
Stephen Lam, Flora Lau, Sinn Gi Joseph Chan, Yvette Tang, Joseph Sinn Gi Chan
Screenwriter
Flora Lau
Production Co
Shadow Puppets Productions Limited, LUZ Production, Beijing Forbidden City Film, Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC), La Région Île-de-France, Neon Beam Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Chinese
Runtime
1h 42m