The Sunlight in Winter
冬日晨光
Synopsis
Always the good daughter, Chieh-Ju meets Wai-bun, who has recently moved to Taiwan from Hong Kong, and the lovers soon contemplate marriage. During the wedding preparations, an unexpected encounter with Wai-bun’s old acquaintance from Hong Kong causes turbulence in the relationship, when secrets of Wai-bun’s past surface. Chieh-Ju realises that there is much she does not understand about this stranger from this strange place with a strange history, and her ideas of love, honesty, loyalty and goodness face an unprecedented challenge. This short offers a rare discussion of contemporary sexuality set against the recent social upheavals of the region.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Fresh Wave International Short Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tai Ching-Yu
- Screenplay & Story
- Chan Man-Yuen
- Original Title
- 冬日晨光
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Fresh Wave
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tai Ching-Yu
Chan Man-Yuen
Gary Hui
Department Leadership Roster
Tai Ching-Yu
Director
Chan Man-Yuen
Writer
Gary Hui
Director of Photography
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What is The Sunlight in Winter about?
Always the good daughter, Chieh-Ju meets Wai-bun, who has recently moved to Taiwan from Hong Kong, and the lovers soon contemplate marriage. During the wedding preparations, an unexpected encounter with Wai-bun’s old acquaintance from Hong Kong causes turbulence in the relationship, when secrets of Wai-bun’s past surface. Chieh-Ju realises that there is much she does not understand about this stranger from this strange place with a strange history, and her ideas of love, honesty, loyalty and goodness face an unprecedented challenge. This short offers a rare discussion of contemporary sexuality set against the recent social upheavals of the region.
Who directed The Sunlight in Winter?
The Sunlight in Winter was directed by Tai Ching-Yu.
Who stars in The Sunlight in Winter?
The principal cast of The Sunlight in Winter includes Juno Liu, Ronald Lam Tsz-Kit, Ben Cheung.
When was The Sunlight in Winter released and how long is it?
The Sunlight in Winter was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 30m.