Daughter of the Sun is a Canadian drama film, directed by Ryan Ward and released in 2023.Kelly Townsend, "Fantasia sets two Canadian world bows among first wave titles". Playback, May 11, 2023. A sequel to his 2009 film Son of the Sunshine, the film revisits the story of Sonny (Ward), who is still dealing with Tourette syndrome and living on the run from the events of the first film with his teenage daughter Hildie (Nyah Perkin).Anne Davison, "Manitoba film ‘Daughter of the Sun’ heads to Berlin film festival". Virden Empire-Advance, February 24, 2024.
The film premiered at the 2023 Fantasia Film Festival,Etan Vlessing, "Judy Greer, Georgina Campbell Films Among Fantasia Fest Lineup". The Hollywood Reporter, May 11, 2023. where it received the bronze medal as second runner-up in audience voting on the Best Canadian Feature Film lineup.Jeremy Kay, "Box office hit ‘Talk To Me’ wins 2023 Fantasia international feature audience award". Screen Daily, August 14, 2023. It was subsequently screened at film festivals including the 2023 Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival,Clement Goh, "Cinéfest Sudbury marks 35 years with focus on comedy and vampires". CBC Northern Ontario, August 23, 2023. and the 2024 Canadian Film Festival.
The film has been acquired for distribution in the United States by Buffalo 8.Brendan Christie, "Buffalo 8 acquires U.S. rights to Daughter of the Sun". Playback, February 21, 2024.
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