Sun Spots (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2009, Sun Spots is a drama film directed by Yang Heng, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. A Li lives in a small town in the south. He is a gangster who lives on collecting money with the underworld thugs. His father is a good-for-nothing alcoholic. One morning, A Li sees Liang Yu and Xiaomin quarrelling in a distance. Later, A Li comes to the river as usual, sees Xiaomin who’s lying on the bank. He wakes her up, turns on the audio on the motorcycle and both of them listen to songs. Over time, the two become lovers. Days go by quietly. Liang Yu begins to text Xiaomin, hoping they could make up. Xiaomin begins to date Liang Yu out of boredom. Liang Yu and Xiaomin are getting closer. One day, Liang Yu once again asks Xiaomin out. In the woods, Liang Yu urges Xiaomin to break up with A Li. Xiaomin is silent and walking deeper into the woods. Liang Yu follows. After a while, A Li quietly track them down and takes out his machete, overturns Liang Yu’s motorcycle, and also walks into the woods...
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Sun Spots has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sun Spots page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sun Spots tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sun Spots (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sun Spots change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sun Spots worth watching?
- Sun Spots holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Sun Spots released?
- Sun Spots was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.