The Vertical Ray of the Sun
Mùa hè chiều thẳng đứng
Synopsis
Hanoi comes across almost picture-perfect in director Tran Anh Hung's beautiful, elegiac tale about the lives and loves of three Vietnamese sisters. A mood characteristic of Hung's films is set early on with the vivid sounds of birds, insects and water and the way the lighting enhances the subtle use of color. They all combine to gem-like effect here.
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Vertical Ray of the Sun (2000) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-10-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 24, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Trần Anh Hùng
- Screenplay & Story
- Trần Anh Hùng
- Original Score
- Tôn-Thât Tiêt
- Original Title
- Mùa hè chiều thẳng đứng
- Country of Origin
- Vietnam, France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Les Productions Lazennec, Le Studio Canal+, ARTE France Cinéma, Hãng Phim Truyện Việt Nam, ZDF/Arte
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Trần Anh Hùng
Trần Anh Hùng
Tôn-Thât Tiêt
Mark Lee Ping-Bing
Mario Battistel
Christophe Rossignon
Department Leadership Roster
Trần Anh Hùng
Director
Trần Anh Hùng
Writer
Mark Lee Ping-Bing
Director of Photography
Tôn-Thât Tiêt
Original Music Composer
Benoît Barouh
Production Design
Christophe Rossignon
Producer
Susan Lu
Costume Design
Mario Battistel
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Vertical Ray of the Sun
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What is The Vertical Ray of the Sun about?
Hanoi comes across almost picture-perfect in director Tran Anh Hung's beautiful, elegiac tale about the lives and loves of three Vietnamese sisters. A mood characteristic of Hung's films is set early on with the vivid sounds of birds, insects and water and the way the lighting enhances the subtle use of color. They all combine to gem-like effect here.
Who directed The Vertical Ray of the Sun?
The Vertical Ray of the Sun was directed by Trần Anh Hùng.
Who stars in The Vertical Ray of the Sun?
The principal cast of The Vertical Ray of the Sun includes Trần Nữ Yên Khê, Như Quỳnh, Lê Khanh, Ngo Quang Hai, Chu Hùng.
When was The Vertical Ray of the Sun released and how long is it?
The Vertical Ray of the Sun was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Vertical Ray of the Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Vertical Ray of the Sun was composed by Tôn-Thât Tiêt.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Vertical Ray of the Sun?
The Vertical Ray of the Sun holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).