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  1. 1. Michelle Yeoh As Eileen Sun (Mama Sun)
  2. 2. Justin Chien As Charles Sun
  3. 3. Sam Song Li As Bruce Sun
  4. 4. Highdee Kuan As Alexis Kong
  5. 5. Joon Lee As TK Lee
  6. 6. Jon Xue Zhang As Blood Boots
  7. 7. Jenny Yang As Xing
  8. 8. Alice Hewkin As June Song
  9. 9. Madison Hu As Grace Hwang
  10. 10. Johnny Kou As Big Sun

The Brothers Sun Cast List And Character Guide

The Brothers Sun, featuring a mix of newcomers and seasoned actors like Johnny Kou and Michelle Yeoh, promises a gripping blend of family drama, dark humor, and intense action. Director Kevin Tancharoen, overseeing most of the episodes, emphasizes the importance of Entertainment with a touch of substance.
Set to kick off 2024 with a bang, the series invites viewers into a world where fun meets depth. Now, let's meet the cast:

Brief:

  • Michelle Yeoh As Eileen Sun (Mama Sun)
  • Justin Chien As Charles Sun
  • Sam Song Li As Bruce Sun
  • Highdee Kuan As  Alexis Kong
  • Joon Lee As TK Lee
  • Jon Xue Zhang As Blood Boots
  • Jenny Yang As Xing
  • Alice Hewkin As June Song
  • Madison Hu As Grace Hwang
  • Johnny Kou As Big Sun
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1. Michelle Yeoh As Eileen Sun (Mama Sun)

Michelle Yeoh As Eileen Sun (Mama Sun) Source: Netflix
  • Cast:

Michelle Yeoh Choo Kheng PSM is a Malaysian actress. Credited as Michelle Khan in her early films in Hong Kong, she rose to fame in the 1990s after starring in Hong Kong action films where she performed her own stunts. 

  • Character:

Eileen Sun, portrayed by Michelle Yeoh, embodies shrewdness, strategy, and tenacity, fleeing Taipei with her youngest son, Bruce, to forge a new life in Los Angeles, marking Yeoh's return to a lead role after her Oscar-winning performance in 2022's 'Everything Everywhere All at Once.

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2. Justin Chien As Charles Sun

Justin Chien As Charles Sun Source: Netflix
  • Cast:

Justin Chien is an actor and producer, known for Two Sides: Unfaithful (2021), The Order (2021) and Pool Boy (2021).

  • Character:

Charles, Eileen's elder son, showcased a predisposition for violence since childhood, leading him into the family business as a formidable triad enforcer in Taipei. His move to Los Angeles presents a rare opportunity for personal freedom, yet the specter of his past and familial obligations complicate his journey, leaving him caught between two worlds.

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3. Sam Song Li As Bruce Sun

Sam Song Li As Bruce Sun Source: Netflix
  • Cast:
Sam Li was born in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China as Songpu Li. He was raised in Southern California by an independent single mother, while periodically spending time abroad in various regions of China and Hong Kong. He attended the University of California, Berkeley and now lives in Los Angeles, California.
  • Character:
Younger son Bruce, oblivious to his family's notorious past, embraces the sunshine of Southern California with no recollection of his early years in Taipei. However, the arrival of his infamous big brother shatters Bruce's tranquil life, thrusting him into a world for which he is entirely unprepared.
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4. Highdee Kuan As Alexis Kong

Highdee Kuan As Alexis Kong Source: Netflix
  • Cast:

Highdee Kuan is a Chinese-Greman-American actress and dancer who is widely recognized for her portrayal of Luna in the Netflix thriller series You and Sasha in This is Us. Her entry into the world of acting garnered swift recognition, and in 2016, she was honored with an acting award for her exceptional talent. Born on May 3, 1998, Highdee Kuan hails from San Francisco, United States. 

  • Character:

Smart and ambitious, Alexis Kong is woven into the brothers' circle. With a strong work ethic and a deep sense of justice, Alexis rises to the role of an assistant district attorney in Los Angeles.

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5. Joon Lee As TK Lee

Joon Lee As TK Lee Source: Netflix
  • Cast:

Joon Lee is not a famous actor, so there is no information about him available on the Internet.

  • Character:
TK, Bruce's best friend, is a laid-back stoner and dedicated gamer who harbors dreams of becoming a feared gangster like Charles. However, his lack of skills and a clear understanding of the criminal world keeps him far from the gritty reality of the underworld.
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6. Jon Xue Zhang As Blood Boots

Jon Xue Zhang As Blood Boots Source: Netflix
  • Cast:

Jon Xue Zhang is known for Eternals (2021), The Gentlemen (2019) and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019).

  • Character:

Despite his intimidating moniker, Blood Boots, a trusted enforcer for the Sun family, blends lethal skills with a surprisingly cheerful and pleasant personality, challenging the stereotype that gangsters always have to maintain a tough exterior.

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7. Jenny Yang As Xing

Jenny Yang As Xing Source: Netflix
  • Cast:

Jenny Yang is an American comedian, writer and actor from Los Angeles. In 2020, Yang was selected as one of Variety's “10 Comics To Watch” and Vulture's "Comedians You Should and Will Know in 2020"

  • Character:

While her colleague Blood Boots is upbeat, Xing is completely humorless. She’s no less devoted, however, to the cause of protecting the Suns.

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8. Alice Hewkin As June Song

Alice Hewkin As June Song Source: Netflix
  • Cast:

Alice Hewkin is a Chinese-born British actress. She began her career as a child actress in the BBC film Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars. She has since gained prominence through her work in theatre and supporting roles on television.

  • Character:

Initially starting on rocky ground with the Sun brothers, June Song eventually becomes a valuable member of Mama Sun's circle, bringing a unique and valuable skill set as a talented tattoo artist

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9. Madison Hu As Grace Hwang

Madison Hu As Grace Hwang Source: Netflix
  • Cast:
Madison Hu (born June 2, 2002 is an American actress. She is known for playing the role of Frankie Wong on the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark, and for her previous recurring role as Marci on another Disney Channel series, Best Friends Whenever.
  • Character:
Bruce bonds with Grace, a kind classmate of his, over their shared interest in comedy and her stories about her parents’ difficulties as illegal immigrants. 
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10. Johnny Kou As Big Sun

Johnny Kou As Big Sun Source: Netflix
  • Cast:

Johnny Kou was born on 4 October 1954 in Taichung, Taiwan. Johnny is an actor, known for Mom, Don't Do That! (2022), Ni Hau, Wo Shi Shei? (2022) and Reclaim (2022).

  • Character:

In the early stages of 'The Brothers Sun,' Eileen's husband and the father of Charles and Bruce, Big Sun, is shrouded in mystery as he faces a mysterious attack. Over the decades, he rose from poverty, collaborating with his resourceful wife to establish a criminal empire. Following her departure, his cruelty escalated, leading to a growing list of enemies.

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Source: Netflix

EPISODETITLEORIGINAL RELEASE DATE
1"Pilot"
January 4, 2024
2"Favor for a Favor"
January 4, 2024
3"Whatever You Want"
January 4, 2024
4"Square"January 4, 2024
5"The Rolodex"
January 4, 2024
6"Country Boy"
January 4, 2024
7"Gymkata"
January 4, 2024
8"Protect the Family"
January 4, 2024

Plot:

Michelle Yeoh leads the cast as Eileen Sun, the wife of a triad leader who moves to Los Angeles with her son Bruce. When the head of a Taiwanese triad is shot by an assassin, his eldest son, Charles `Chairleg' Sun, heads to Los Angeles to protect his mother and brother, who's been completely sheltered from the truth of his family until now.

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