Light to the Night
| Light to the Night | |
|---|---|
| 黑夜告白 | |
| Genre | Crime drama |
| Directed by | Wang Zhi |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language | Mandarin |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 28 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Chen Zhixi |
| Production location | Kunming |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Production companies |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Youku |
| Release | 26 April 2026 |
Light to the Night (Chinese: 黑夜告白; pinyin: Hēiyè Gàobái) is a Chinese television drama. The criminal investigation drama series is directed by Wang Zhi, and stars Pan Yueming, Dylan Wang and Ren Min. The series explores an 18-year-long police quest for the truth behind a mysterious disappearance case. It began airing on Youku and Netflix from 26 April 2026 and Viu on 3rd of May 2026 [1][2][3]
Synopsis
In 1997, Detective He Yuanhang (Pan Yueming) and his young apprentice Ran Fangxu (Dylan Wang) investigate the mysterious disappearance of a father and daughter from the Xu family. The two vanished without a trace from the elevator of a residential complex in Yuanlongli.
The case unfolds across three intertwined timelines -1997, 2002, and 2015. What initially appears to be a possible debt evasion slowly reveals deeper mysteries as time passes. Years later, He Yuanhang's daughter, He Xiaohe (Ren Min), now a police officer, discovers a connection between past events and the Xu family case. Together with her father, she reopens the investigation. As the complex faces demolition in 2015, they seize one last chance to piece together the truth, like a shattered puzzle, across two decades of relentless pursuit.[4][5]
Cast
Main cast
- Pan Yueming as He Yuanhang, a seasoned, obsessive detective haunted by an unsolved disappearance case from 1997. Father to Xiaohe, their relationship grows strained as his obsession with the case deepens, leaving him burdened by guilt in later years as he spends years trying to uncover the truth, even as time and setbacks wear him down.
- Dylan Wang as Ran Fangxu, a sharp and idealistic, freshly graduated detective who partners with He Yuanhang. His fresh perspective and relentless pursuit of justice often clash with his partner’s cynicism, but eventually they form a deep bond with plenty of playful bickering
- Ren Min as He Xiaohe, daughter of He Yuanhang who is affected by the aftermath of the disappearance case, and eventually joins the police force, determined to help solve the mystery that tore her family apart.[5]
Supporting cast
- Jiang Peiyao as Qiao Suqing
- Song Qiaoyingzi as Xu Meng
- Zhao Huzi as Qu Dahai
- Zheng Qi as Zhao Jie
- Jiang Qilin
- Liu Chuang
- Zhou Dayong
Production
Filming for the Youku crime television series began in March 2024 in Kunming, Yunnan. The concept poster, released on the first day of filming, featured cryptic elements like a dress, heels, and a glowing 18th-floor lift button, with details signaling a plot spanning 1997 to 2015.[4] In July 2024, it was announced that filming for the drama had been completed.[6]
On April 21, 2026, it was announced that the series will be premiering on April 26, 2026 on Youku and Netflix.[7][8] and Viu
References
- ^ Na, Dong (March 13, 2024). "《黑夜告白》开机，主演王鹤棣深夜发文纪念拍完首日戏份" ["Light to the Night" Starts Filming: Lead Actor Dylan Wang Posts Late-Night Message to Mark Completion of First Day's Scenes]. The Beijing News. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
- ^ Wang, Yan (April 22, 2026). "潘粤明王鹤棣跨越18年携手追凶，《黑夜告白》即将上线". www.shobserver.com. Wenhui Bao. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
- ^ "Pan Yueming and Wang Hedi's "Confessions in the Night" will premiere on May 3rd on the overseas VIU platform in Singapore". April 26, 2026. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
- ^ a b "精品剧集《黑夜告白》开机 潘粤明王鹤棣搭档十八年追凶力求真相" [Light to the Night Begins Filming: Pan Yueming and Dylan Wang Team Up for an 18-Year Pursuit of Truth]. TOM Online (in Chinese (China)). March 13, 2024. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
- ^ a b "Netflix陸劇《黑夜告白》線上看亮點！王鶴棣、潘粵明組「冤種師徒」追兇，揭90年代人性陰暗面". Harper's BAZAAR (in Chinese (Taiwan)). April 22, 2026. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ^ Meilin, Xu (July 9, 2024). "潘粤明、王鹤棣主演新剧《黑夜告白》杀青" [Pan Yueming and Dylan Wang Wrap Up Filming for New Drama "Light to the Night"]. The Beijing News. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
- ^ Zhang, Nan (April 21, 2026). "《黑夜告白》定档，潘粤明王鹤棣跨越18年携手追凶". Yangtse Evening News. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
- ^ "Netflix Acquires Simulcast Rights to C-Drama Thriller Series 'Light to the Night'". What's on Netflix. April 21, 2026. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
External links
- Light to the Night at IMDb
- Light to the Night at Douban (in Chinese)