---
title: "Resurrection"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/resurrection-2025"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 878608
imdb_id: "tt29002950"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 159
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 104
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Resurrection (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/resurrection-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"Resurrection" is a science fiction film set in a future world. In this world, humanity has made a trade-off, giving up the ability to dream in exchange for immortality. The story follows an outcast character, who exists outside of the norm in this society. This individual finds solace in creating their own world, which is comprised of illusions, nightmarish visions, and beauty. The film's setting and the outcast's experiences are described as intoxicating. The narrative explores the outcast's world of imagination, which serves as a contrast to the reality of the society that has surrendered the ability to dream. The film's themes and tone are centered around the idea of finding beauty and meaning in a world that has given up the ability to experience the subconscious. The film's world is one of stark contrasts, where the outcast's imagination serves as a source of comfort and solace.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An immortal outcast rediscovers dreams in a future that traded them for endless life."

### Why Watch
- Ambitious cinematic scope
- Explores a unique science fiction premise

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runtime is two hours and thirty-nine minutes
- Plot details are sparse
- Tone & Suitability: Contains nightmarish visions within a science fiction and drama setting.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: philosophical, futuristic, visionary, introspective

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Criterion Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| **Canada (CA)** | Criterion Channel | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Bi Gan
- **Networks / Studios**: Dangmai Films 荡麦影业, Huace Media, Maoyan Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jackson Yee** as *Deliriant / Qiu Moyun / Mongrel / Jia Shengjun / Apollo*
- **Shu Qi** as *The Great Other / Mother / Voiceover*
- **Mark Chao** as *Commander*
- **Li Gengxi** as *Tai Zhaomei*
- **Huang Jue** as *Mr. Luo*
- **Chen Yongzhong** as *Spirit of Bitterness*
- **Zhang Zhijian** as *Old Master*
- **Chloe Maayan** as *The Smoke Attendant*
- **Nan Yan** as *Instrumentalist*
- **Guo Mucheng** as *Little Girl*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Resurrection released?
It was released on December 12, 2025, in the United States.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as science fiction and drama.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Bi Gan.

### Q: What is the runtime of Resurrection?
The film has a runtime of two hours and thirty-nine minutes.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the movie?
An outcast finds illusion, nightmarish visions, and beauty in a world of his own making after humanity surrenders the ability to dream for immortality.

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