灯火阑珊(国)

The movie "Lights Dim" tells the story of a middle-aged widow, Meixiang, who learns to make mysterious neon signboards with two teenagers who have lost their direction in order to fulfill her deceased husband's last wish , lit up the withered city, and aroused the hope and longing of hundreds of millions of people

After Meixiang's husband passed away, she was immersed in endless grief, and she spent day and night sorting out the belongings of her deceased husband. Her daughter Rainbow repeatedly persuaded her, but to no avail. Until one day, Meixiang found a key among the relics, through which she found the secret neon light factory of her deceased husband Uncle Bi. Through talking with Uncle Xiang's young apprentice Leo, she learned that her late husband's last wish was to rebuild a mysterious neon sign that had been demolished. With the help of Leo, Meixiang began to search for clues related to this light sign, and learned how to make neon lights, hoping to fulfill her deceased husband's last wish by herself.

During this process, Meixiang recalled the beautiful encounter with Uncle Xie, and also learned about Uncle Xie's past from old customers Little by little, this became the last consolation left by her late husband. Rainbow saw her mother gradually regaining her smile because of her dedication to neon crafts. At the same time, she was also enthusiastic about restoring her late father's workshop. However, she dared not tell her mother because she planned to leave her hometown to live with her fiancé. At the same time, as the clues of the legendary light board gradually surfaced, the secrets that Meixiang could not face will be revealed one by one...

"Blanking Lights" through Meixiang's story, shows an ordinary person's pursuit of dreams and unremitting efforts, and finally lights up the extinguished lights, injecting hope and passion into the city. The movie is symbolized by neon lights, conveying the theme of love and persistent pursuit of life.