The Vertical Ray of the Sun

  • Monday, Jun 15

  • Saturday, Jun 20

Showtimes updated on Tuesday evenings
Legend
OCOpen Captioned
Special Content
35mm
SFSensory Friendly
Cinema Studies

The Vertical Ray of the Sun

Presented on 35mm

In this transportive film from Vietnamese director Trần Anh Hùng (The Taste of Things, The Scent of Green Papaya), three sisters living in modern-day Hanoi prepare a banquet for the anniversary of their mother’s death. Upon the ending of the banquet, the three sisters’ 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 mother’s life.

In celebration of the JBFC’s 25th Anniversary, these screenings will feature our original 2001 pricing.

"Vertical Ray slows our rhythms and heightens our senses: it's a shimmering, tactile experience."
David Ansen, Newsweek
"Few filmmakers of the past 20 years have mesmerized as much in their use of crisp, color-drenched photography."
Mike Clark, USA Today

This film is part of the following initiatives:

This film is part of the Time Capsule 2001 series.



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