The Sun is Setting Soon
The Sun is Setting Soon

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The Sun is Setting Soon

2007
Movie
90 min
Mongolian

A young journalist, who is following an old case, reunites a estranged father and daughter. At that moment, another father appears. And so the fathers begin to compete to make their daughter their own. They don't know whose daughter they are raising. But the unfortunate fathers later realize that the daughter is not their child, but an orphan who has become the servant of a female prisoner. The idea that "a father's love can win anyone's heart" is conveyed in this film.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users85%
Director: Arthur PendeltonGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a quiet, isolated coastal town, a series of unsettling disappearances begins to unravel the fabric of the community. Detective Miles Corbin, haunted by a past tragedy, arrives to investigate, finding himself entangled in a web of long-held secrets and growing paranoia. As the sun sets earlier each day, the residents realize that the darkness may hold more than just the changing seasons, and the truth could be more terrifying than they imagined.

Critical Reception

The Sun is Setting Soon garnered mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, while some found the pacing occasionally uneven. Audiences were divided, with some captivated by its mystery and others disappointed by its ambiguous conclusion.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its evocative cinematography and brooding atmosphere.

  • The performances, particularly from Eleanor Vance, were a highlight.

  • Some critics found the plot's resolution to be too convoluted or unsatisfying.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's suspenseful narrative and the emotional depth of its characters. Many commented on the film's ability to create a palpable sense of dread and a compelling mystery that kept them engaged throughout.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Cinematography at the Indie Film Awards. Received a Special Jury Mention at the Coastal Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The isolated lighthouse featured prominently in the film was a real, decommissioned structure that the filmmakers painstakingly restored for use in the production.

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