| In this critically acclaimed Vietnamese drama from 2000, three sisters living in modern-day Hanoi â Lien (tr?n n? y?n kh?, Cyclo), Suong (nguy?n nh? qu?nh, The Chinese Botanistâs Daughters) and Khanh (l?khanh) â prepare a banquet for the anniversary of their motherâs death. Upon the ending of the banquet, the three sistersâ personal lives go through different stages of distress, dealing with strife in their personal relationships and the revelation of a mysterious man who lingered throughout their motherâs life. Directed by tr?n anh h?ng (The Scent of Green Papaya), THE VERTICAL RAY OF THE SUN is a beautifully shot film that transports you into another world. Newly remastered. |
