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A Flash and How It Lasts
脸颊紧贴月球
Released August 9, 2026
Details
- Language
- English
- Mood
- melancholy
- Theme
- coming of age
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A Flash and How It Lasts (original title: 脸颊紧贴月球) is an English-language drama following a young Chinese gay man in Los Angeles whose estranged father arrives from China, prompting a reckoning with their relationship. The film releases on August 9, 2026.
Key features
- ·Drama genre
- ·English-language film
- ·Set in Los Angeles
- ·Father-son estrangement narrative
- ·Chinese-American subject matter
- ·Release date: August 9, 2026
FAQ
When and where does A Flash and How It Lasts release?
A Flash and How It Lasts is scheduled to release on August 9, 2026. Theatrical and streaming distribution details have not yet been announced.
Where can I watch A Flash and How It Lasts online?
No streaming platform or distribution deal has been confirmed for A Flash and How It Lasts at this time. Check back closer to the August 9, 2026 release date for updates.
What is the original title of A Flash and How It Lasts?
The film's original Chinese title is 脸颊紧贴月球. The English release title is A Flash and How It Lasts.
What genre is A Flash and How It Lasts?
A Flash and How It Lasts is a drama. The story focuses on family estrangement, queer identity, and the emotional complexity of a father-son reunion between a young Chinese gay man in Los Angeles and his visiting father from China.
What is A Flash and How It Lasts about?
The film follows a young Chinese gay man living in Los Angeles who has felt a persistent distance from his father. When the father travels from China to visit, the son witnesses tenderness and sorrow in him that he had never previously observed, reshaping their understanding of each other.
About this release
A Flash and How It Lasts, known in Chinese as 脸颊紧贴月球, is scheduled for release on August 9, 2026. The film centers on a young Chinese gay man living in Los Angeles who has long felt disconnected from his father back in China. When the father makes an unexpected visit, the son encounters sides of him — tenderness and grief — that had previously gone unseen. No director, cast, or distributor details are currently available in the provided data.
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