The Vertical Ray of the Sun

(also known as "At the Height of Summer")

directed by Anh Hung Tran

Region 1 encoded Anamorphic 1.85:1 DVD by Columbia Tri-Star, Rated:

Technical Information

Release Information:
Studio: Columbia/Tristar Studios
Theatrical Release Date: January 1, 2000
DVD Release Date: December 18, 2001
Run Time: 112 minutes
Production Company: Columbia Tristar Hom
Package Type: Keep Case

Aspect Ratio(s):
Widescreen anamorphic - 1.85:1

Discographic Information:
DVD Encoding: Region 1
Layers: Dual
Available Audio Tracks: Vietnamese (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
Available subtitles: English

Edition Details:
• Region 1 encoding (US and Canada only)

Cover

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"There are times when viewers might find themselves weeping during The Vertical Ray of the Sun without quite knowing the reason why. Tran Anh Hung's exquisite film is not only great cinema, it also has moments when it is an unforgettable painting or an indelible piece of music capable of provoking an uncontrollable emotional response."  From Rod Armstrong

Other Reviews:

• Kenneth Turan of the L.A. Times

• Sight and Sound Magazine (Tony Rayns)

• DVDBeaver.com (Gary Tooze)

Miscellaneous:

• Official Sony Pictures Website

• Download the Trailer

• Graphic comparisons of the R1 to the R2 versions