Synopsis
A driving instructor and his wife try to hold their family together after their younger son commits a violent crime.
What makes A Sun worth watching
Taiwan's 2020 Oscar entry.
A Sun represents a strong example of taiwan drama from the 2019 production cycle. Taiwanese studios have spent the past decade refining the kind of long-form storytelling on display here — careful character work, restrained pacing in the early episodes, and a willingness to let emotional beats land without overstatement. The blend of Drama and Family elements gives the show its tonal signature, sitting somewhere between mainstream comfort viewing and prestige drama.
The cast is led by Chen Yi-wen, Samantha Ko, Wu Chien-ho, with strong supporting work from Liu Kuan-ting. It originally aired on Mandarin Vision, and has since travelled internationally through the streaming partnerships listed above.
Where to watch A Sun online
You can currently stream A Sun on the following platforms (regional availability varies):
- Netflix — see all Netflix Asian drama listings on DramaSeek.
Streaming rights for Asian dramas shift constantly. We update each title page when a new platform picks up a series or a contract expires. If a service is geo-locked in your region, see our guide to legitimate options for international drama viewers.
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