Masterpiece ‘A Sun’ Combines Compassion With Control
Maggie Lee Chief Asia Film CriticIn a year ravished by the global pandemic, when millions have lost jobs, loved ones and mobility, an intimate family drama from Taiwan with profound lessons on survival appears particularly timely.“A Sun,” directed by Chung Mong-hong, is a slow-burning study of a dysfunctional family devastated by unexpected tragedy and struggling to hold together in spite of surrounding menace. It was nominated for Golden Horse Awards, the most prestigious kudos for Chinese-language cinema, and won six, including Best Narrative Feature, Best Director, honors for leading and supporting actors, and the Audience Choice Award.