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A night-shift security guard is scheduled to be fired on New Year's Day, the same date a specific street lamp is set for removal. Believing the lamp to be his soulmate, the guard uses a mysterious phone number to contact it. During a pandemic, the two entities embark on a surreal journey across a world of wonders, which leads the man toward a deeper understanding of himself. The short film is a stylized tribute to the work of Hong Kong director Wong Kar-wai.

Released on June 18, 2022, this fantasy romance was written and directed by AQ Lee Man-chun. Produced by Fresh Wave and the Hong Kong Arts Development Council, the film has a runtime of 29 minutes. The cast features Louis Mok Chun-ming as the security guard, Kuku So Tsz Yan as the street lamp, Chan Nga Wing as the receptionist, Viann Li as an actress, and Cheng Cho Ching as a director. Ken Hui served as the producer for this Hong Kong production.