The Vertical Ray of the Sun
Watch TrailerHanoi 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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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Mùa hè chiều thẳng đứng |
| Year | 2000 |
| Country | Vietnam, France, Germany |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Director | Trần Anh Hùng |
| Runtime | 112 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.6/10 (67 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The director constructs the narrative as a series of contemplative vignettes, relying on visual and auditory poetry. It explores the inner lives of its characters through the details of daily ritual and nature, elevating the mundane to art.
What lingers after viewing is a meditative calm, a sense of time flowing at its own pace, where what is unspoken holds more weight than dialogue. A film that feels like a sustained, gentle sigh. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Trần Anh Hùng
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Best viewed in a quiet setting, with patience, allowing its serene rhythm to wash over you.
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