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Light of the Setting Sun

A heartfelt exploration of the multigenerational trauma that has dogged a large Chinese family across time and borders.

Series

Independent Lens

Premiere Date

May 18, 2026

Length

90 minutes

Funding Type

Co-Production, Development

Vicky Du

Director

Vicky Du is a Taiwanese-American filmmaker based in New York. LIGHT OF THE SETTING SUN is her first feature-length documentary which explores intergenerational trauma in her own Chinese-Taiwanese-American family. The film has been generously supported by CAAM, ITVS, Sundance, BAVC, and Points North Institute.

A woman with short, curly hair and hoop earrings smiles softly at the camera. She is wearing a patterned top. The photo is in black and white.

Danielle Varga

Producer

Danielle Varga is an award-winning documentary film producer who focuses on bold and artistic storytelling. Her producing credits include Seeds, River of Grass, Light of the Setting Sun, and The Hottest August. She co-produced Cameraperson. Varga received the 2025 Sundance Institute | Amazon MGM Studios Producer Award for nonfiction film.