Sunflower (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2005, Sunflower is a drama and romance film directed by Zhang Yang, running about 129 minutes.
What it’s about. Sunflower is the story of the Zhang family in Beijing father, mother and son across three decades, centering on the tensions and misunderstandings between father and son. Nine-year-old Xiangyang is having the time of his life, free of adult supervision until the day he meets the father he can hardly remember. Having spent years away, he returns with strong ideas about his son learning to draw. But Xiangyang chafes under his father's constant rules and soon stages his own revolution against the lessons enforced.
Who’s in it. Sunflower stars Joan Chen as Zhang Xiuqing, Zhang Fan as Zhang Xiangyang, Zhang Gengnian's son as an 8 year old boy, Gao Ge as Zhang Xiangyang as a 19 year old man and Wang Haidi as Zhang Xiangyang as a 30 year old man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Sunflower has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sunflower page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sunflower tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sunflower (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sunflower change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sunflower worth watching?
- Sunflower holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sunflower?
- Sunflower stars Joan Chen, Zhang Fan, Gao Ge, Wang Haidi and Liang Jing.
- When was Sunflower released?
- Sunflower was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.