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A Sun

2019Movie2 h 36 minNR

CrimeDrama
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Letterboxd4.0/5Metacritic–7.9Rotten Tomatoes94%89%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

A family of four fractures under the weight of unmet expectations, unexpected tragedy, and uncompromising pride.

Feels like

  • Taiwanese Family Drama
  • Tragedy and Redemption
  • Complex Character Study
  • Social Commentary
  • Psychological Depth
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Realistic Portrayal
  • Subtle Storytelling
  • Coming-of-Age Themes

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Chung Mong-hong
Written by
Chung Mong-hong, Chang Yao-sheng
Produced by
Yeh Ju-feng, Tseng Shao-chien
Music by
Lin Sheng-xiang

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Facts

November 1, 2019 · 2 h 36 min · NR

Released
November 1, 2019
Runtime
2 h 36 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
Chinese
Made in
Taiwan
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Papa Wolf, Wham Episode, Troubled Teen +9

  • Papa Wolf
  • Wham Episode
  • Troubled Teen
  • Gone Horribly Right
  • Tranquil Fury
  • Teen Pregnancy
  • Abusive Parents
  • Asshole Victim
  • Driven to Suicide
  • Parental Favoritism
  • Affably Evil
  • Defeat Means Friendship

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream A Sun?"

Questions about A Sun

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Sun?

Netflix

In the United States, A Sun streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is A Sun worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.6, Letterboxd 4.0 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 94%). Critics rate it higher (94 out of 100) than audiences (81).

Is A Sun plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is A Sun in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.

What tropes does A Sun use?

Papa WolfWham EpisodeTroubled TeenGone Horribly RightTranquil FuryTeen PregnancyAbusive ParentsAsshole VictimDriven to SuicideParental FavoritismAffably EvilDefeat Means Friendshipand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Papa Wolf, Wham Episode, and Troubled Teen.