Red Light Revolution (2010 Film)

Red Light Revolution (Chinese: Hong Deng Meng) is a 2010 Chinese comedy film written and directed by Sam Voutas. The film explores themes of social change and entrepreneurship within a conservative urban setting.

Promotional poster for the film Red Light Revolution.

Plot

The story centers on Shunzi, a taxi driver who faces a series of personal and professional setbacks after being fired from his job. Following his wife's departure and the loss of his home, he moves in with his parents. In a desperate attempt to regain financial stability, Shunzi decides to open a sex shop in his conservative neighborhood, despite having no prior knowledge of the products he intends to sell.

Production and Release

The film was produced by Melanie Ansley and Jane Zheng, with cinematography by Yifan Wang. It has a runtime of 91 minutes and is primarily in Mandarin. Red Light Revolution was featured at several international film festivals, including the 34th Sao Paulo International Film Festival in 2010 and the 3rd Terracotta Far East Film Festival in 2011. It also served as the opening film for the 24th Singapore International Film Festival in 2011.

Cast

Jun Zhao as Shunzi
Vivid Wang as Lili
Xiduo Jiang as Jiang
Masanobu Otsuka as Iggy
Tess Liu as Tai Tai
Huimin Tian as Shunzi's Dad
Ji Qing as Shunzi's Mum
Sam Voutas as Jack Deroux