Un Soleil

A dense, provoking and heartbreaking story that unfolds through the dialogues and faces of the dedicated actors with a unique fluidity uncommon in western movies. Mong-hong Chung isn't afraid of ditching a typical pace of storytelling and has carefully structured his visual poem to gradually challenge your perception of life. The realism of the lives of the main characters is masterfully shrouded by a sense of surrealness which is both disconnecting and provoking to the audience. A viewing that will make sure to have you wonder for a long time after the credits roll. It's currently available on Netflix and it's well worth your time and it will abundantly reward a patient audience.

'A Sun' focus on the dramatic events that take place in the life of the two sons of a middle class taiwanese family.

The elder son is a troubled adolescent that gets involved into crime and sent to a correctional facility - what is perceived as an unforgivable sin by his father - while the younger one is a popular student that is the pride of the house but can't seem to find happiness in this world.

As the story unfolds, we get to see the characters trying to improve themselves and fight their past mistakes in a road full of forgiveness and recognition towards each other. Being a western person, the strict family values - which are very different from what we have right now on the west - trigger a deep feeling of respect, even when not agreeing or understanding them at all.

Beautiful imagery and great acting give the finishing touch to this great movie.

9/10.

A Sun is probably one of the best films I've watched these last few months. I have never watched a Taiwanese film, and am in awe how this one was made. The cinematography was just *chefs kiss*. Also, how simple the script was but how the actors delivered flawlessly. A must watch!

This is the story about a family with some issues that initially threaten to tear them apart but ultimately bring them together with a bond that's stronger than they'd ever had. At the center of it all is A-Ho, the youngest and least favored of two sons, the "black sheep", outcast and ne'er-do-well, and how he comes of age in spite of some really bad and life-altering decisions. The acting throughout is top-notch. The story is entirely credible and emotionally intense. Every scene in this over 2 hour movie held me captive and, at times, had me near tears. What a treat!

Brilliant writing, direction, and acting in a heartbreaking but ultimately hopeful narrative. Very impressive film from Taiwan.