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2007 · 108 min · R

Sunshine

Directed by Danny Boyle · Science Fiction, Thriller

Sunshine (2007) is a Science Fiction film, directed by Danny Boyle set in Sydney during the near future, in winter. It runs 108 minutes and is rated R.

A space exploration and survival, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of survival, faith / religion, and madness / loss of sanity run throughout.

Composer
John Murphy
Cinematography
Alwin H. Küchler
Cast
Cillian MurphyRose ByrneChris EvansMichelle YeohCliff CurtisHiroyuki SanadaTroy GarityBenedict Wong

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Sydney
Setting
Off World
When
Near Future
Season
Winter

Premise & themes

Premise
Space ExplorationSurvival
Themes
SurvivalFaith / ReligionMadness / Loss Of Sanity
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
EnsembleSolo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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