

The Vertical Ray of the Sun
2000-05-24 · 112 min · ★ 6.6
On the anniversary of their mother's death, three sisters meet at Suong's café in Hanoi to pray, prepare the memorial meal, and greet their relatives. Throughout the day, they exhibit an intense and playful complicity, sharing laughter and seeking one another's advice on every subject, even the most intimate. Yet, each one of them carries a secret...
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Production details
- Directors
- Trần Anh Hùng
- Production companies
- Les Productions Lazennec, Le Studio Canal+, ARTE France Cinéma, Hãng Phim Truyện Việt Nam, ZDF/Arte
- Countries
- Vietnam, France, Germany
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Trần Nữ Yên KhêLien
Như QuỳnhSuong
Lê KhanhKhanh
Ngo Quang HaiHai
Chu HùngQuoc
Mạnh CườngKien
Lê Tuấn AnhTuan
Lê Ngọc DungHuong
Lê Vũ LongHoa
Đỗ Thị Hải YếnMui
Lâm TùngToan
Trọng PhanNhan
Huy CôngThe Fisherman
Doãn Hoàng KiênNghia
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