
A Sun(2019)
A family of four fractures under the weight of unmet expectations, unexpected tragedy, and uncompromising pride.


Three key events during three different time periods, in three seasons, and on three nights culminate to change the life of Zhang Dong Ling.

Lee Hong-chi
Young Zhang Dongling

Jack Kao
Adult Zhang Dongling

Louise Grinberg
Ara

Ding Ning
Big Sister Wang

Huang Lu
Young Yu Fang

Linda Liu
Adult Yu Fang

Chang Kuo-Chu

Shih Chin-Hang

Ivy Yin

Chang-Ying Hsieh
Teenage Zhang Dongling
Cities of Last Things is a drama, science fiction, crime film released in 2018. Directed by Wi Ding Ho, it stars Lee Hong-chi, Jack Kao, Louise Grinberg. Three key events during three different time periods, in three seasons, and on three nights culminate to change the life of Zhang Dong Ling.
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