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The Vertical Ray of the Sun (2001): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

The Vertical Ray of the Sun (2001) movie poster

The Vertical Ray of the Sun is a 2001 drama directed by Tran Anh Hung, starring Nhu Quynh Nguyen, Tran Nu Yên-Khê and Chu Hung. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $201,670 worldwide. Critics gave it 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.

IMDb rating
6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
81%
worldwide gross
$201.7K
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The Vertical Ray of the Sun (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 52m (112 min)
Director
Tran Anh Hung
Genre
Drama
Original language
Vietnamese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Vertical Ray of the Sun About?

The premise of The Vertical Ray of the Sun without spoilers.

In modern-day Hanoi, three sisters gather at Suong's café to celebrate their mother’s life. As they reminisce, tender memories intertwine with long-held secrets, revealing the complexities of their family relationships. The sisters must confront difficult truths and navigate the delicate balance between shared laughter and unspoken longing, ultimately strengthening their bond.

The Vertical Ray of the Sun Themes & Keywords

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  • nigeria
  • civil war
  • refugee
  • doctor
  • explosion
  • jungle warfare
  • rescue mission
  • violence
  • f word
  • human dignity
  • africa
  • machete
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  • murder of a priest
  • astronomical object in title
  • gore
  • blood
  • rebel
  • border
  • jungle
  • soldier
  • captain
  • lieutenant
  • dictator
  • rescue
  • brutality
  • military
  • catholic mission
  • village
  • u.s. navy
  • weapon
  • fighter jet
  • warship
  • rpg
  • river
  • tracking device
  • death of baby
  • child soldier
  • murder of a child
  • female topless nudity
  • throat slit
  • corpse
  • white savior
  • silencer
  • claymore
  • shot in the leg
  • woman slaps a man
  • stabbed to death
  • stabbed in the chest
  • night vision
  • american abroad
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Cast & crew

The Vertical Ray of the Sun Cast

Nhu Quynh Nguyen leads the cast, with Tran Nu Yên-Khê and Chu Hung. Directed by Tran Anh Hung; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Tran Anh Hung

More films directed by Tran Anh Hung, best-rated first: The Scent of Green Papaya, Cyclo and Norwegian Wood.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Vertical Ray of the Sun Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Vertical Ray of the Sun 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.

Box office

The Vertical Ray of the Sun Box Office

The Vertical Ray of the Sun grossed $201,670 worldwide. $110,134 came from the US and Canada and $91,113 (45%) from the rest of the world.

2001 box office

Worldwide gross

$201.7K

US & Canada
$110.1K
International
$91.1K
US & Canada 55% Rest of the world 45%
Videos

The Vertical Ray of the Sun Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Vertical Ray of the Sun.

Vertical Ray of the Sun (2000) trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Vertical Ray of the Sun?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

The Vertical Ray of the Sun Also Known As

20 alternative titles, including “At the Height of Summer” and “À la verticale de l'été”.

Also known as
  • At the Height of Summer
  • À la verticale de l'été
  • Mua he chieu thang dung
  • Pleno Verano
  • 偷妻
  • 夏至
  • 恋之初夏
  • 垂直日光
  • 垂直照射的阳光
  • Når solen står som høyest
  • Solstizio d'estate
  • Ein Sommer in Hanoi
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  • סודות של אמצע הקיץ
  • Güneşin Dikey Işınları
  • Em Pleno Verão
  • 여름의 수직선에서
  • 夏天的滋味
  • När solen står som högst
  • As Luzes de um Verão
  • Schyłek lata

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FAQ

The Vertical Ray of the Sun FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Vertical Ray of the Sun, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Vertical Ray of the Sun?

The Vertical Ray of the Sun runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

When was The Vertical Ray of the Sun released?

The Vertical Ray of the Sun was released on July 6, 2001.

Who directed The Vertical Ray of the Sun?

The Vertical Ray of the Sun was directed by Tran Anh Hung.

More films by Tran Anh Hung

Who is in the cast of The Vertical Ray of the Sun?

The Vertical Ray of the Sun stars Nhu Quynh Nguyen, Tran Nu Yên-Khê and Chu Hung, among 10 credited actors.

How much did The Vertical Ray of the Sun make at the box office?

The Vertical Ray of the Sun grossed $201,670 worldwide ($110,134 domestic, $91,113 international).

How is The Vertical Ray of the Sun rated?

The Vertical Ray of the Sun has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66% on TMDB.

Does The Vertical Ray of the Sun have a post-credit scene?

No. The Vertical Ray of the Sun has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Vertical Ray of the Sun in?

The original language of The Vertical Ray of the Sun is Vietnamese.

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