Per Aspera Ad Astra (2026 film)
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| Chinese | 星河入梦 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Xīnghé Rùmèng |
| Directed by | Han Yan |
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| Produced by | Fu Ruoqing |
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Running time | 111 minutes |
| Country | China |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Box office | US$14.8 million[1] |
Per Aspera Ad Astra (Chinese: 星河入梦; pinyin: Xīnghé Rùmèng) is a Chinese science fiction adventure film, directed by Han Yan and starring Dylan Wang and Victoria Song, with Zu Feng, Luo Haiqiong, and Wang Duo in supporting roles. The film revolves around a near-future virtual dream system called "Good Dreams" allowing people to create and control their own dream worlds, but inadvertently leading to hidden dangers.[2][3]
Plot
Set in the near future, Per Aspera Ad Astra follows the emergence of the virtual dream system "Good Dreams" which enables people to create and control their dreams. However, as the technology spreads, a crisis begins to unfold. The protagonists, Xu Tianbiao (played by Dylan Wang) and Li Simeng (played by Victoria Song), become trapped in shifting dreamscapes, assuming different identities in each scenario. From a cutlery battle in a Western restaurant to a dystopian gunfight, they transform into assassins, warriors, and ninjas, engaging in clashes with criminal syndicates. As their journey progresses, they uncover the dark secrets hidden within "Good Dreams".[4][5]
Cast
- Dylan Wang as Xu Tianbiao, administrator of the dream system[6]
- Victoria Song as Li Simeng, captain of spaceship Mengya
- Zu Feng as Lao Bai, chief engineer
- Luo Haiqiong as Li Simeng's mother
- Wang Duo as Ge Yang, software engineer
Production
The film is directed by Han Yan, with an original story by Qian Ninghuang. The screenplay was written by Qian Ninghuang, Han Yan, Gao Lu, Liu Dalin, Xu Chen, and Ma Peisi.[5]
Release
The film was originally scheduled for release in mainland China on July 5, 2025.[7] On April 17, the production team announced that due to an increase in post-production VFX workload, the film will be delayed.[8] The film was released on February 17, 2026.[9][10]
References
- ^ "Daily Box Office > China". Entgroup. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
- ^ Teng Chao (September 20, 2024). "韩延新片《星河入梦》曝概念海报，王鹤棣、宋茜主演". The Beijing News (in Chinese). Archived from the original on September 21, 2024. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
- ^ Wong, Silvia (March 17, 2025). "Filmart 2025: the buzz titles from Hong Kong and China". Screen International. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
- ^ "王鹤棣宋茜梦境大作战！《星河入梦》定档7月5日". 1905.com (in Chinese). February 24, 2025. Archived from the original on April 10, 2025. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
- ^ a b "韩延新片《星河入梦》定档7月5日 王鹤棣宋茜共赴梦境冒险之旅". Phoenix News (in Chinese). February 24, 2024. Archived from the original on April 2, 2025. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
- ^ Xiaoping, Kong (January 30, 2026). "极繁美学炸场！韩延电影《星河入梦》"拼好梦"版海报上线". Yangtse Evening Post. Archived from the original on February 16, 2026. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
- ^ Wang Yingmin (March 18, 2025). "若能打造梦想世界 王鹤棣要享乐不工作". Lianhe Zaobao (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on May 29, 2025. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
- ^ Huang, An (April 17, 2025). "王鹤棣宋茜主演电影《星河入梦》延期上映". Guangzhou Daily. Archived from the original on November 29, 2025. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
- ^ "韩延《星河入梦》定档春节！王鹤棣宋茜带你圆梦". 1905.com. January 27, 2026. Archived from the original on February 21, 2026. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ^ "韩延新片《星河入梦》定档春节！王鹤棣宋茜带你一起"马"上圆梦". ent.ifeng.com (in Chinese). January 27, 2026. Archived from the original on January 27, 2026. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
External links
- Per Aspera Ad Astra on Weibo (in Chinese)
- Per Aspera Ad Astra at Douban (in Chinese)
- Per Aspera Ad Astra at IMDb