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A Sun

Original title: Yangguang puzhao
  • 20192019
  • 2h 36m
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7.6/10
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Yangguang puzhao (2019)
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A family of four fractures under the weight of unmet expectations, unexpected tragedy, and uncompromising pride.A family of four fractures under the weight of unmet expectations, unexpected tragedy, and uncompromising pride.A family of four fractures under the weight of unmet expectations, unexpected tragedy, and uncompromising pride.

IMDb RATING
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7.9K
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  • Director
    • Mong-Hong Chung
  • Writers
    • Yaosheng Chang(screenplay)
    • Mong-Hong Chung(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Chien-Ho Wu
    • Yi-wen Chen
    • Samantha Shu-Chin Ko
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mong-Hong Chung
  • Writers
    • Yaosheng Chang(screenplay)
    • Mong-Hong Chung(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Chien-Ho Wu
    • Yi-wen Chen
    • Samantha Shu-Chin Ko
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    • 43User reviews
    • 41Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 25 nominations

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    Trailer 1:18
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    Samantha Shu-Chin Ko in Yangguang puzhao (2019)
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    Chien-Ho Wu in Yangguang puzhao (2019)
    Apple Wu, Samantha Shu-Chin Ko, and Kuan-Ting Liu in Yangguang puzhao (2019)
    Yi-wen Chen and Samantha Shu-Chin Ko in Yangguang puzhao (2019)
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    Chien-Ho Wu
    Chien-Ho Wu
    • A-Hoas A-Ho
    Yi-wen Chen
    Yi-wen Chen
    • A-Wenas A-Wen
    Samantha Shu-Chin Ko
    Samantha Shu-Chin Ko
    • Miss Qinas Miss Qin
    Kuan-Ting Liu
    Kuan-Ting Liu
    • Radishas Radish
    Greg Han Hsu
    Greg Han Hsu
    • A-Haoas A-Hao
    Apple Wu
    Apple Wu
    • Xiao-Yuas Xiao-Yu
    • (as Tai-Ling Wu)
    Ivy Yin
    Ivy Yin
    • Miss Yinas Miss Yin
    Chen-Ling Wen
    Chen-Ling Wen
    • Xiao-Zhenas Xiao-Zhen
    Chih-Ju Lin
    Chih-Ju Lin
    • Oden Senioras Oden Senior
    Shao-Hua Lung
    Shao-Hua Lung
    • Old Gaoas Old Gao
    Li-Tung Chang
    Li-Tung Chang
    • Odenas Oden
    Danny Deng
    Danny Deng
    • Teacheras Teacher
    Ming-Shuai Shih
    Ming-Shuai Shih
    • Brother Chaoas Brother Chao
    Han Chang
    Han Chang
    • Juvenile Counseloras Juvenile Counselor
    Shao-Huai Chang
    Shao-Huai Chang
    • Driving Studentas Driving Student
    Hui-Jen Liao
    Hui-Jen Liao
    • Driving Studentas Driving Student
    • (as Jane Liao)
    Kun-Cheng Li
    • Driving Studentas Driving Student
    Nan-Chung Cheng
    • Black Suit Big Shotas Black Suit Big Shot
    • Director
      • Mong-Hong Chung
    • Writers
      • Yaosheng Chang(screenplay)
      • Mong-Hong Chung(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    A Sun follows a troubled family of four. A-Ho, the younger son, has always been a problematic child, and his father, A-Wen has invested all his hopes and expectations in his introverted eldest son, A-Hao. While A-Hao is trying to get into medical school, A-Ho faces juvenile detention for a crime committed with his best friend - although not entirely of his own will. A-Wen abandons A-Ho, refusing to help and even requesting the judge to sentence his son as harshly as possible. Not long after A-Ho is sent to prison, to make matters worse, his girlfriend shows up on his mother Qin's doorstep. The teenage girl is pregnant and determined to have A-Ho's child, even though he is locked up and has no idea she is expecting. —Toronto International Film Festival
    • suicide
    • father son relationship
    • jail
    • pregnancy
    • coercion
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    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Official submission of Taiwan for the 'Best International Feature Film' category of the 93rd Academy Awards in 2021.
    • Soundtracks
      Distant Journey
      Lyrics by Mong-Hong Chung

      Music & Performed by Sheng-Xiang Lin

      [Theme Song]

    User reviews43

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    Top review
    9/10
    Real, painful, thought provoking story
    Set in modern day Taipei, this story about a middle class family struggling to survive some bad decisions and predicaments. Superbly acted and character building made family relationships so easily relatable.

    Fantastic direction and somber tone.

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    • bumberbee
    • Jan 28, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 1, 2019 (Taiwan)
    • Country of origin
      • Taiwan
    • Language
      • Mandarin
    • Also known as
      • Dương Quang Phổ Chiếu
    • Production companies
      • 3 Ng Film
      • Eight Eight Nine Films
      • Mandarin Vision
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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