

A Brighter Summer Day
1991-07-27 · 237 min · ★ 8.2
A boy experiences first love, friendships and injustices growing up in 1960s Taiwan.
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- Directors
- Edward Yang
- Production companies
- Yang & His Gang Filmmakers, Brighter Summer Productions
- Countries
- Taiwan
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Chang ChenXiao Si'r
Lisa YangMing
Chang Kuo-chuFather
Elaine Jin Yan-LingMother
Wang ChuanEldest Sister
Chang HanElder Brother
Chiang Hsiu-ChiungMiddle Sister
Tan Chih-KangMa
Wang Chi-tsanCat
Lawrence KoAirplane
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