A Different Sun
Synopsis
After immigrating to Germany from Shanghai, a Chinese family faces a severe cultural clash as the husband, wife, and daughter struggle with their new lives, threatening to tear the family apart before they overcome their differences and find belonging in their community.
Top Cast
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Ashley Gerasimovich
Nina
Chin Han
Zu Qing
Danni Wang
Lily
Christopher J. Domig
Steffen
Adam Harrington
Wolfgang Bierman
Taso Mikroulis
Greek Student
Sara Harman
German Student and Parent
Lorenzo Beronilla
Shanghai Businessman
Frank van Putten
Principal Dorff
Cliff Ferraro
man waiting for the Bus / and a parent
David Schallipp
Nicky
Oliver Henzler
Kors
Jing Xu
Alex Webb
Tim
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reed Tang
- Screenplay & Story
- Reed Tang
- Original Title
- A Different Sun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reed Tang
Reed Tang
Ming Jue Hu
Zimo Huang
Department Leadership Roster
Reed Tang
Director
Hannah Stoddard
Production Design
Reed Tang
Writer
Zimo Huang
Editor
Ming Jue Hu
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Different Sun
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What is A Different Sun about?
After immigrating to Germany from Shanghai, a Chinese family faces a severe cultural clash as the husband, wife, and daughter struggle with their new lives, threatening to tear the family apart before they overcome their differences and find belonging in their community.
Who directed A Different Sun?
A Different Sun was directed by Reed Tang.
Who stars in A Different Sun?
The principal cast of A Different Sun includes Ashley Gerasimovich, Chin Han, Danni Wang, Christopher J. Domig, Adam Harrington.
When was A Different Sun released and how long is it?
A Different Sun was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Different Sun?
A Different Sun holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).