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Light of the Setting Sun

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A Taiwanese-American filmmaker confronts her family's silence around the cycles of violence that have persisted since the Chinese Communist Revolution of 1949. LIGHT OF THE SETTING SUN is a poetic family portrait of enduring resilience, and the courage it takes to create one's self.

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Betsy Pickle AWFJ.org First-time filmmaker Vicky Du’s documentary examines secrets that have haunted her own life. Treats her family’s 900-year history with respect and affection, she unpacks a lot in her 73-minute film, but she doesn’t hit viewers over the head with it. Apr 23, 2025 Full Review Peter Martin ScreenAnarchy Rather than outrage and anger, Light of the Setting Sun focuses on healing and understanding. It's meditative and poetic. Without making bold statements, it wrestles with fundamental issues of identity. ... Wonderfully absorbing. Apr 16, 2025 Full Review Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru Intimate and engrossing. An emotionally cathartic and rewarding experience. Apr 16, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews
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Vicky Du

Director

Vicky Du

Producer

Danielle Varga

Producer

Jean Tsien

Executive Producer

Daniel Chein

Cinematographer

Jih-E Peng

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Synopsis A Taiwanese-American filmmaker confronts her family's silence around the cycles of violence that have persisted since the Chinese Communist Revolution of 1949. LIGHT OF THE SETTING SUN is a poetic family portrait of enduring resilience, and the courage it takes to create one's self.
Director
Vicky Du
Producer
Vicky Du, Danielle Varga
Distributor
Meerkat Media
Production Co
Setting Sun Productions, Walking Productions
Genre
Documentary, History
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 18, 2025, Limited
Runtime
1h 13m