"The Light of the White Tower" tells the story of the ambiguous relationship between middle-aged man Gu Wentong and young photographer Ouyang Wenhui, thus revealing their complex conflicts with their father, lover and themselves.

"The Light of the White Tower" is a feature film written and directed by Zhang Lu, starring Xin Baiqing, Huang Yao, Tian Zhuangzhuang, Nan Ji, Li Qinqin, and Wang Hongwei.

The film will be released in mainland China on October 27, 2023.

The film tells the story of the ambiguous relationship between middle-aged man Gu Wentong and young photographer Ouyang Wenhui, thus revealing their complex conflicts with their father, lover and themselves.

The movie "The Light of the White Tower" premiered in the main competition section of the 73rd Berlin Film Festival on February 18, 2023, and won unanimous praise from audiences and critics.

The film not only touches people's hearts, but also leads the audience to think about family affection, self-awareness and the meaning of life.

In addition, the film has received awards and nominations at multiple international film festivals, demonstrating its high artistic quality and emotional depth.

"The Light of the White Tower" character introduction Gu Wentong: a native of Beijing, a poet turned food critic.

Gu Wentong's daily life was uneventful. With the encouragement of young photographer Ouyang Wenhui, he decided to go to Beidaihe, not far away, to visit his father whom he had not seen for many years.

Ouyang Wenhui: Photographer.

She was an orphan. She grew up in Beidaihe before she was five years old, and then moved to Guangdong with her adoptive parents. Her past life in an orphanage became a ruin and existed only in her memory.

When she met Gu Wentong, who was also lonely, she felt an inexplicable closeness and curiosity towards him.

Gu Yunlai: Gu Wentong's father.

When Gu Wentong was 5 years old, he entered a labor camp and was kicked out by his wife. From then on, he lived alone in Beidaihe.

He rides to Beijing twice a year just to see the children from a distance.