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A Brighter Summer Day

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A Brighter Summer Day is a 1991 Taiwanese epic teen crime drama film directed by Edward Yang, associated with the New Taiwanese Cinema. Its English title is derived from the lyrics of Elvis Presley's 1960 rendition of "Are You Lonesome Tonight?". Set in the late 1950s and early 1960s, the film centers on Xiao Si’r (Chang Chen), a boy from a middle-class home who veers into juvenile delinquency.

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1991 · 3h 57m · Crime · Drama · Romance

TMDB 8.2/10 (397 votes)

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

Directed by Edward Yang

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Cast & crew

Edward YangDirector

Chang Chenas Xiao Si'r

Lisa Yangas Ming

Chang Kuo-Chuas Father

Elaine Jin Yan-Lingas Mother

Wang Chuanas Eldest Sister

Chang Hanas Elder Brother

Chiang Hsiu-Chiungas Middle Sister SStephanie Laias Youngest Sister

Tan Chih-Kangas Ma

Wang Chi-tsanas Cat

Lawrence Koas Airplane CChang Ming-Hsinas Underpants JJung Chun-Lungas Bomber HHui-Kuo Chouas Tiger

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A Brighter Summer Day is a 1991 Taiwanese epic teen crime drama film directed by Edward Yang, associated with the New Taiwanese Cinema. Its English title is derived from the lyrics of Elvis Presley's 1960 rendition of "Are You Lonesome Tonight?". Set in the late 1950s and early 1960s, the film centers on Xiao Si’r (Chang Chen), a boy from a middle-class home who veers into juvenile delinquency.

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