A Brighter Summer Day 1991
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56 Reviews
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SplatA boy experiences first love, friendships and injustices growing up in 1960s Taiwan.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Xiao Si'r
as Ming
as Father
as Mother
as Eldest Sister
as Elder Brother
as Middle Sister
as Youngest Sister
as Ma
as Cat
Director:
Writer:
Mingtang Lai, Edward Yang, Yen Hung-ya, Alex Yang
Stars:
Chang Chen, Lisa Yang, Chang Kuo-Chu, Elaine Jin Yan-Ling, Chuan Wang, Chang Han, Chiang Hsiu-Chiung, Stephanie Lai, Tan Chih-Kang, Wang Chi-tsan,
Genres:
Crime,Drama,Romance
Release Date:
1991 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
237 min
MMPA Rating:
NR
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
A Brighter Summer Day
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Xiao Si'r
as Ming
as Father
as Mother
as Eldest Sister
as Elder Brother
as Middle Sister
as Youngest Sister
as Ma
as Cat
as Airplane
as Underpants
as Bomber
as Tiger
as Hefty
as Animal
as Tiger's Buddy
as Tiger's Buddy
as Honey
as Deuce
as Sly
as Jade
as Jade's Girlfriend
as Worm
as Gang Member
as Gang Member
as Gang Member
as Gang Member
as Gang Member
as Gang Member
as Gang Member
as Gang Member
as Gang Member
as Gang Member
as Gang Member
as Gang Member
as Guitarist
as Bassist
as Drummer
as Keyboardist
as Shandong
as Crazy
as Ka Wu
as Wu Ba
as Baldie
as Cowboy
as Kid Brother
as Mouth
as Threads
as Cushion
as Headmaster
as Horsecart
as Grapefruit
as Morphine
as Headlights
as Diaper
as Wang
as Wang's Wife
as Uncle Fat
as Uncle Fat's Wife
as Uncle Fat's Daughter
as Ming's Mother
as Ming's 7th Uncle
as 7th Uncle's Wife
as Mrs. Xia
as Piggy
as Mrs. Fang
as Mr. Chen
as Mrs. Chen
as Ma's Mother
as Chauffeur
as Reverend Chen
as Juan's Boyfriend
as Airplane's Father
as Ice-cream Parlour Lady
as Blind Fighter Pilot
as Girl Vendor
as Dean of Conduct
as Assistant Dean of Conduct
as Chinese Studies Teacher
as Mathematics Teacher
as Military Advisor
as Librarian
as Librarian
as Doctor
as Clinic Nurse
as Little Doctor's Fiancée
as Doctor's Father
as Hospital Nurse
as The Film Director
as The Temperamental Star
as The Male Lead
as The Assistant Director
as The Cameraman
as The Key Grip
as The Producer
as Juvenile Division Officer
as Juvenile Division Cop
as Juvenile Division Cop
as Juvenile Division Cop
as The Detective
as Team Leader Chiu
as Policewoman
as Policeman
as Policeman
as Workman
as Interrogator
as Interrogator
as Officer
as Officer
as Prisoner
as Lover in Park
as Lover in Park
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