Reversed Destiny vs The Vertical Ray of the Sun
Reversed Destiny has the higher audience score (10/10 against 6.6/10 for The Vertical Ray of the Sun). Reversed Destiny is the shorter watch at 1h 50m compared with 1h 52m. The Vertical Ray of the Sun is the older of the two (2000 against 2024). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Reversed Destiny | The Vertical Ray of the Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 6.6/10 |
| Year | 2024 | 2000 |
| Length | 1h 50m | 1h 52m |
| Genres | Drama, Romance | Drama, Romance |
| Country | China | – |
| Director | Wen Jing | Trần Anh Hùng |
| Main cast | Qiu Tian, Bao Shangen, Huang Minghao, Vivi Chen, Wu Jiakai | Trần Nữ Yên Khê, Lê Khanh, Ngo Quang Hai, Chu Hùng, Lê Tuấn Anh |
Synopsis
Reversed Destiny
Mo Xingxing struggles with mental health issues due to the tragic death of her mother, who died heroically while saving a lost boy. Despite this trauma, she enjoyed a warm and supportive youth alongside her close friends, Mi Sha and Lu Li. However, a life-changing discovery forces her to confront painful truths, leading her to leave without saying goodbye. Ten years later, Xingxing reunites with her friend Lu Li, igniting a journey of…
The Vertical Ray of the Sun
Hanoi comes across almost picture-perfect in director Tran Anh Hung's beautiful, elegiac tale about the lives and loves of three Vietnamese sisters. A mood characteristic of Hung's films is set early on with the vivid sounds of birds, insects and water and the way the lighting enhances the subtle use of color. They all combine to gem-like effect here.
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