Sunset Over the Horizon
夕陽西下
Synopsis
As the sun sets over an Okinawan beach, penniless middle-aged Taiwanese priest Ching-wen meet Shizuko, a young Japanese woman gazing at the ocean. Drawn by her yearning for a love built on romance rather than convenience, Shizuko defies her parents’ wishes to marry into wealth and boldly pursues a relationship with Ching-wen. However, their May-December romance faces challenges beyond age, identity, and societal judgment. Beneath the surface lies a deeper obstacle rooted in Ching-wen’s past. On the beach where love both begins and ends, Shizuko and Ching-wen must confront the weight of history and personal trauma. Can their love transcend the barriers of age, culture, and a troubled past to endure?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinema at Sea - Okinawa Pan-Pacific International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lin Fu-Ti
- Original Score
- Zhou Lan-Ping
- Original Title
- 夕陽西下
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lin Fu-Ti
Zhou Lan-Ping
Lin Tsan-Ting
Department Leadership Roster
Lin Fu-Ti
Director
Lin Tsan-Ting
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunset Over the Horizon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sunset Over the Horizon about?
As the sun sets over an Okinawan beach, penniless middle-aged Taiwanese priest Ching-wen meet Shizuko, a young Japanese woman gazing at the ocean. Drawn by her yearning for a love built on romance rather than convenience, Shizuko defies her parents’ wishes to marry into wealth and boldly pursues a relationship with Ching-wen. However, their May-December romance faces challenges beyond age, identity, and societal judgment. Beneath the surface lies a deeper obstacle rooted in Ching-wen’s past. On the beach where love both begins and ends, Shizuko and Ching-wen must confront the weight of history and personal trauma. Can their love transcend the barriers of age, culture, and a troubled past to endure?
Who directed Sunset Over the Horizon?
Sunset Over the Horizon was directed by Lin Fu-Ti.
Who stars in Sunset Over the Horizon?
The principal cast of Sunset Over the Horizon includes Tsai Yang-Ming, Cheung Ching-Ching, Chin Tu, Chou Yu, Su Chu.
When was Sunset Over the Horizon released and how long is it?
Sunset Over the Horizon was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Sunset Over the Horizon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sunset Over the Horizon was composed by Zhou Lan-Ping.