A Sun (2019) – Filming Locations
Drama / Crime · Directed by Chung Mong-hong · Starring Chen Yi-wen, Ko Shu-Chin
A family of four fractures under the weight of unmet expectations, unexpected tragedy, and uncompromising pride.
Where was A Sun filmed?
- Taipei, Taiwan, Taipei – Opening scenes establishing the urban setting and family's daily life in the city. The film opens in Taipei, capturing the bustling cityscape and establishing the working-class neighborhood environment that grounds the family drama
- Taichung, Taiwan, Taichung – Sequences depicting the aftermath of the crime and family displacement. Key portions of the narrative unfold in Taichung, representing the geographical and emotional distance the family experiences after the tragic incident
- Keelung, Taiwan, Keelung – Scenes reflecting themes of isolation and redemption along the harbor. The coastal port city provides a contemplative setting for exploring the characters' emotional trajectories and sense of displacement
- Taiwan, Kaohsiung – Various sequences depicting broader Taiwanese landscape and regional settings. Southern Taiwan locations provide visual contrast and represent the characters' journey through different regional contexts within the island