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A Brighter Summer Day (1991)

Movie ★ 8.2 237 min

Crime Drama Romance

A boy experiences first love, friendships and injustices growing up in 1960s Taiwan.

Yen Hung-ya Writer Edward Yang Writer Alex Yang Writer Mingtang Lai Writer

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Quick facts

Released
July 27, 1991
Runtime
237 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0101985
Country
Taiwan
Language
English, Mandarin
Studio
Yang & His Gang Filmmakers, Brighter Summer Productions

Themes

Cast

Chang Chen Chang Chen Xiao Si'r Lisa Yang Lisa Yang Ming Chang Kuo-Chu Chang Kuo-Chu Father Elaine Jin Yan-Ling Elaine Jin Yan-Ling Mother Wang Chuan Wang Chuan Eldest Sister Chang Han Chang Han Elder Brother Chiang Hsiu-Chiung Chiang Hsiu-Chiung Middle Sister Stephanie Lai Youngest Sister Tan Chih-Kang Tan Chih-Kang Ma Wang Chi-tsan Wang Chi-tsan Cat Lawrence Ko Lawrence Ko Airplane Chang Ming-Hsin Underpants Jung Chun-Lung Bomber Hui-Kuo Chou Tiger Chi-Chung Liu Hefty Ching-Hsiang Ho Animal Chang-Ta Tsai Tiger's Buddy Tsung-Ming Lee Tiger's Buddy

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Brighter Summer Day about?
A boy experiences first love, friendships and injustices growing up in 1960s Taiwan.
Who stars in A Brighter Summer Day?
A Brighter Summer Day stars Chang Chen, Lisa Yang, Chang Kuo-Chu, Elaine Jin Yan-Ling.
When was A Brighter Summer Day released?
A Brighter Summer Day is a 1991 crime, drama, romance film.
Where can I watch A Brighter Summer Day?
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