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The Sun Rises on Us All

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He sacrificed himself for love, taking the blame for a crime she committed. Unable to repay him for the sacrifice he made, she leaves to start a new life. Many years later, the former lovers meet again, but their estranged yet intertwined daily lives gradually unveil their tragic past. While one of them seeks redemption, the other yearns for release. In a painful and final farewell, they awaken from their wandering for one last heart-wrenching embrace.

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Adam Solomons IndieWire Sep 6
B-
Shangjun’s China is not a happy or a healthy place. Nor are his characters. But good people rarely make for good movies. Go to Full Review Santanu Das Hindustan Times 22h
3.5/5
Zhilei delivers a rich and nuanced performance, marked by unvarnished emotional complexity. Go to Full Review Doug Jamieson The Jam Report Oct 28
3/5
It’s uneven and occasionally overwrought, but Xin Zhilei's commanding performance elevates every faltering moment, reminding you that great acting can sometimes rescue an entire film. Go to Full Review Bill Chambers Film Freak Central Oct 7
3.5/4
A devastating adult drama, The Sun Rises on Us All is also a uniquely pulpy one. Go to Full Review Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse Sep 29
6
Despite some issues, “The Sun Rises on Us All” emerges as a rather impactful melodrama that stands out particularly for its audiovisual approach and the impressive acting. Go to Full Review Sarah Gopaul That Shelf Sep 19
Emotional debt can be more burdensome than financial debt. That’s what’s at the heart of The Sun Rises on Us All, Cai Shangujun’s examination of ex-lovers with a complex history who are unexpectedly brought back together. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Shangjun Cai

Director

Zhilei Xin

Actor

Songwen Zhang

Actor

Shaofeng Feng

Actor

Shangjun Cai

Writer

Nianjin Han

Writer
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Movie Info

Synopsis He sacrificed himself for love, taking the blame for a crime she committed. Unable to repay him for the sacrifice he made, she leaves to start a new life. Many years later, the former lovers meet again, but their estranged yet intertwined daily lives gradually unveil their tragic past. While one of them seeks redemption, the other yearns for release. In a painful and final farewell, they awaken from their wandering for one last heart-wrenching embrace.
Director
Shangjun Cai
Screenwriter
Shangjun Cai, Nianjin Han
Production Co
Guangzhou Mint Pictures
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
Chinese
Runtime
2h 11m