Sun (2016)

太陽 · 太陽 ‧ Movie ‧ 2016

In a future where bioterror has split humanity into two groups, virus survivors called Nokusu and uninfected Kyurio, tensions run high. The Nokusu, intelligent and nocturnal, hold power and discriminate against the Kyurio. Tetsuhiko Okudera, a Kyurio from a poor village, longs to be a Nokusu. His childhood friend, Yui Ikuta, works to revive their struggling community. (Source: MyDramaList)

What it's about

Sun (2016) is a 2016 Japanese movie produced in Japan. The story is categorised as Action, Thriller, Drama, with notable themes including Virus, Suspense, Discrimination, Dystopia, Bromance. It currently holds a community score of 6.8/10 on MyDramaList.

Where to watch Sun (2016)

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Main cast

The leading cast members listed for Sun (2016). Photography © respective talent agencies and broadcasters.

Also known as

Taiyo · The Sun

Should you watch Sun (2016)?

If you enjoy action / thriller, Sun (2016) is worth your time. As a feature-length watch it's a low-risk way to sample Japanese cinema. Japanese dramas are often shorter and more grounded in slice-of-life realism than their k-drama counterparts.