Moonlight Boy 1993
"He is a 13-year-old boy. He is wandering the streets. But after 30 years...he is still 13 years old... and still afraid to go home."
Directed by Yu Wei-Yen, *Moonlight Boy* (1993) is a haunting blend of horror and fantasy that lingers like a half-remembered dream.
Director: Yu Wei-Yen
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moonlight Boy (1993) about?
*Moonlight Boy* (1993) tells the story of Xiao Feng, a 13-year-old boy who exists in a strange limbo where time doesn't pass for him. Despite aging in reality, he remains frozen at 13, forgotten by his family and drifting between his sister's band rehearsals and the empty streets. His existence goes unnoticed, leaving him trapped in a world that has moved on without him.
Who directed Moonlight Boy?
Yu Wei-Yen directed *Moonlight Boy* (1993), crafting a film that blends horror and fantasy with emotional depth.
Who stars in Moonlight Boy?
*Moonlight Boy* (1993) features Wang Chi-tsan in the lead role, alongside Elaine Jin Yan-Ling, Eric Tsang Chi-Wai, and Joyce Ni Shu-Chun in key supporting roles.
Is Moonlight Boy (1993) worth watching?
With its unique blend of horror and fantasy, *Moonlight Boy* (1993) offers a deeply atmospheric and thought-provoking experience. While it may not be a mainstream horror flick, its themes of loneliness and invisibility resonate powerfully. If you enjoy slow-burn, character-driven horror, this Taiwanese gem is worth seeking out.
How long is Moonlight Boy?
*Moonlight Boy* (1993) runs for 95 minutes.
About Moonlight Boy (1993) — A haunting tale of childhood, invisibility, and eternal fear
Directed by Yu Wei-Yen, *Moonlight Boy* (1993) is a haunting blend of horror and fantasy that lingers like a half-remembered dream. The film follows Xiao Feng, a 13-year-old boy caught in a timeless limbo, wandering the streets between his family home and his older sister's band rehearsals. No one notices him—not his family, not his sister, not even strangers—leaving him invisible to the world yet trapped in his own eternal childhood. As the years pass in his mind but not in reality, *Moonlight Boy* explores themes of loneliness, abandonment, and the eerie permanence of fear. With its eerie atmosphere and melancholic tone, the film delivers a chilling meditation on childhood trauma and the ghosts we carry unseen.
Crafted with a dreamlike quality, *Moonlight Boy* weaves a narrative that blurs the line between reality and illusion. Starring Wang Chi-tsan as the hauntingly silent protagonist and Elaine Jin Yan-Ling as his oblivious sister, the cast brings depth to a story that feels both personal and universal. The horror isn't in jump scares but in the quiet dread of isolation, making it a standout in its genre. For fans of atmospheric, thought-provoking cinema, this 95-minute Taiwanese gem is a must-watch.