Dark Sun, Bright Shade (1993)
A one-hour dramatic film which explores the cultural, social and political fabrics between two gay Chinese men living under parallel traditions within the Chinese social structure. Through the unfolding of events following the 1989 T'ien An Men Square Massacre in Beijing, the film focuses on Paul, a young Chinese-Canadian artist, and Kai, a foreign student in exile from mainland China, as they confront the differences in their politics, sexuality, cultural upbringing and family relationships. As they are drawn closer together it becomes obvious that, for the many displaced Chinese around the world, there lies ahead a long arduous journey towards a questionable future.
Director: Kwoi Gin
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: December 31, 1993
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dark Sun, Bright Shade about?
- A one-hour dramatic film which explores the cultural, social and political fabrics between two gay Chinese men living under parallel traditions within the Chinese social structure. Through the unfolding of events following the 1989 T'ien An Men Square Massacre in Beijing, the film focuses on Paul, a young Chinese-Canadian artist, and Kai, a foreign student in exile from mainland China, as they confront the differences in their politics, sexuality, cultural upbringing and family relationships. As they are drawn closer together it becomes obvious that, for the many displaced Chinese around the world, there lies ahead a long arduous journey towards a questionable future.
- Who directed Dark Sun, Bright Shade?
- Dark Sun, Bright Shade was directed by Kwoi Gin.
- How long is Dark Sun, Bright Shade?
- Dark Sun, Bright Shade has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).