A Brighter Summer Day (1991)

Cast

• Chang Chen - Xiao Si'r
• Lisa Yang - Ming
• Chang Kuo-Chu - Father
• Elaine Jin Yan-Ling - Mother
• Chuan Wang - Eldest Sister
• Chang Han - Elder Brother
• Chiang Hsiu-Chiung - Middle Sister
• Stephanie Lai - Youngest Sister
• Tan Chih-Kang - Ma
• Wang Chi-tsan - Cat

Screenplay

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

Themes

A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Rekindled High School Romance, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery, Broken Homes and Juvenile Delinquency, Childhood Sweethearts and First Loves

Keywords

high school, baseball bat, based on true story, coming of age, taiwan, murder, youth gang, gang, juvenile delinquent, teenage boy, troubled teen, first love, taipei, 1960s, slow cinema

Trailer

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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 directed A Brighter Summer Day?

A Brighter Summer Day was directed by Edward Yang.

Who stars in A Brighter Summer Day?

A Brighter Summer Day stars Chang Chen, Lisa Yang, Chang Kuo-Chu, Elaine Jin Yan-Ling, Chuan Wang, Chang Han.

How long is A Brighter Summer Day?

A Brighter Summer Day has a runtime of 3h 57m (237 minutes).

What genre is A Brighter Summer Day?

A Brighter Summer Day is a Crime, Drama, Romance film.

Where was A Brighter Summer Day produced?

A Brighter Summer Day was produced in Taiwan.

What are the themes of A Brighter Summer Day?

The themes of A Brighter Summer Day include: A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Rekindled High School Romance, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery, Broken Homes and Juvenile Delinquency, Childhood Sweethearts and First Loves.