Director: Mong-Hong Chung
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 156
minutes
Year:
2019
Starring: Chien-Ho Wu,
Yi-Wen Chen, Samantha Shu-Chin Ko, Kuan-Ting Liu, Greg han Hsu, Apple Wu, Ivy
Yin, Chen-Ling Wen, Chih-Ju Lin
Description: A family
fractures under the weight of unmet expectations, unexpected tragedy, and uncompromising
pride.
I WATCHED THIS MOVIE FOR MY 2021 MOVIE CHALLENGE
WEEK 2: A MOVIE IN ANOTHER LANGUAGE THEN ENGLISH
Review: “Seize the day, draw your plan”. That’s the decisive motto of driving
school instructor Mr. Chen. He is deeply disappointed when his youngest son
A-Ho ends up in prison after a violent incident. From now on, he tells his wife
that he only has one son, A-Hao, a well-read, intelligent boy. Meanwhile, his
wife tries to keep the family together.
“A Sun” is a move you really
have to take the time for. A film that’s on Netflix and will probably be
ignored or overlooked by most people. And that would be a shame, because it’s a
beautifully photographed, powerfully acted film. It might be a bit of a slow
burn, but ultimately it’s a fascinating drama about themes such as
expectations, family ties and forgiveness. It was awarded many times at Asian
film festivals. Just yet to be discovered by a broader audience.
Rating: 4
/ 5
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