1976, Chongqing, 14-year old Dou was in hospital. He falls in love with a pretty nurse, Jiahui. Jiahui belongs to Gang, a mobster, who is brutal to her. Dou is becoming Jiahui’s protector, her Moonlight Warrior, but Jiahui and Gang leave for Japan. 20 years later, Jiahui returns to China, Dou recalls his childhood dream.
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Cast
10 people
Zuo Hang
Dou
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Jiahui
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Bai En
Gang
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Adult Dou
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Liu Lei
Cui Suzhen
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Hong Ying Director · Johan Stjernholm Composer Ocean Chin Cinematographer
United States release March 13, 2025 · Produced in China · Original title 月光武士
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China
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Original title
月光武士
Original language
Chinese
Spoken on screen
Chinese
Release dates
China · November 3, 2023
Premiere · Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival
China · December 15, 2023
Theatrical
United States · March 13, 2025
Premiere · Cinequest Film Festival
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