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Precious Is the Night
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Traditional Chinese	今宵多珍重
Simplified Chinese	今宵多珍重
Literal meaning	cherish this night

Hanyu Pinyin	jīnxiāo duō zhēnzhòng


Directed by	Wayne Peng
Written by	Wayne Peng
Produced by	Chen Chi-yuan Wayne Peng
Starring	Chuando Tan Nanyeli Chang Tsu-lei Lydia Lau King-man Chen Yixin Xiang Yun Tay Ping Hui
Cinematography	Wayne Peng
Edited by	Lawrence Ang
Music by	Evan Roberts
Production companies	Pure Films Infinite Frameworks Pte. Ltd.
Distributed by	mm2 Entertainment Disney+
Release dates	5 November 2020 (2020-11-05) (57th Golden Horse Awards) 29 April 2021 (2021-04-29) (Singapore)
Running time	80 minutes^[1]
Countries	Taiwan Singapore
Language	Mandarin

Precious Is the Night (Chinese: 今宵多珍重) is a 2020 Taiwanese-Singaporean mystery thriller drama film written and directed by Wayne Peng, and starring Chuando Tan, Nayeli, Chang Tsu-lei, Lydia Lau King-man, Chen Yixin, Xiang Yun and Tay Ping Hui.^[2] The film had its world premiere at the 57th Golden Horse Awards on November 5, 2020.^[3]^[4] It was officially released in Singapore on April 29, 2021. It received 2 nominations at the 57th Golden Horse Awards, including Best Cinematography for Wayne and Best Makeup & Costume Design for Lim Sau-hoong.^[5]^[6] It was selected as the Singaporean entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards.^[7]^[8] It is also available for streaming on Disney+ through Hotstar in selected regions.^[9]

Synopsis

In 1960s Singapore, the story follows a 30-year-old doctor (Chuando Tan) who is caught up in a web of deception, sex and lies. The murder drama revolves around a doctor making a phone call to a mysterious and wealthy family.

Cast

Chuando Tan
Nayeli Nan Miao
Chang Tsu-lei
Lydia Lau King-man
Chen Yixin
Xiang Yun
Tay Ping Hui

Reception

John Lui of The Straits Times rated the film two stars out of five, writing "Visually, this movie is stunning, but one wishes this unruly mix of lust, literary allusions and lurid crime tale had a story to match."^[10] Richard Kuipers of Variety gave the film a negative review.^[11]

Awards and nominations

Award	Category	Recipients	Result	Notes
57th Golden Horse Awards	Best Cinematography	Wayne Peng	Nominated	^[5]
57th Golden Horse Awards	Best Makeup & Costume Design	Lim Sau-hoong	Nominated	^[5]

References

^ "Precious Is the Night". douban. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
^ "今宵多珍重张子蕾穿两件内衣裤演出激情戏". Retrieved July 13, 2021.
^ "Precious Is the Night". Retrieved July 13, 2021.
^ "Precious Is The Night Review: Chuando Tan Puts Modelling Skills To Good Use In Slick Commercial Disguised As Mystery Thriller". Retrieved July 13, 2021.
^ ^a ^b "台北金馬影展 57th Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival". Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
^ "彭文淳, 想不到的绝 Wayne Peng Thrills Us With His Movie And…". Retrieved July 13, 2021.
^ "Oscars Race: Singapore Selects 'Precious is the Night' as Awards Contender". Variety. 27 October 2021.
^ "Precious Is The Night is Singapore's Oscar entry in 2022". The Straits Times. 27 October 2021.
^ "Precious Is the Night Full Film Mandarin Thriller on Disney+Hotstar". Hotstar. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
^ Lui, John (28 April 2021). "At The Movies: Wrath Of Man is lad's movie; Precious Is The Night has great visuals, poor story". The Straits Times. Singapore. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
^ Kuipers, Richard (5 December 2021). "'Precious Is the Night' Review: Murder Mystery Set in '60s Singapore Looks Great but Lacks Teeth". Variety. Singapore. Retrieved 27 June 2022.

External links

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