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A Brighter Summer Day

NR19913h 57mEdward Yang
IMDb 8.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 100% · Metacritic 91

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

CrimeDramaRomance
High SchoolBaseball BatBased On True StoryComing Of AgeTaiwanTragedyMurderYouth GangGangJuvenile Delinquent

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Brighter Summer Day (1991) 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 (Xiao Si'r), Lisa Yang (Ming), Chang Kuo-Chu (Father), Elaine Jin Yan-Ling (Mother), Wang Chuan (Eldest Sister). The film was directed by Edward Yang.

How long is A Brighter Summer Day?

A Brighter Summer Day has a runtime of 3 min and premiered in 1991. It is rated NR.

Is A Brighter Summer Day worth watching?

A Brighter Summer Day holds an IMDb rating of 8.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Crime, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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