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1991 · 237 min · NR

A Brighter Summer Day

Directed by Edward Yang · Crime, Drama, Romance

A Brighter Summer Day (1991) is a Crime film, directed by Edward Yang set in Taipei during the 1950s–1960s. It runs 237 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of coming of age, betrayal, and identity run throughout.

Composer
Zhang Hongda
Cinematography
Chang Hui-kungLongyu Zhang
Cast
Chang ChenLisa YangChang Kuo-ChuElaine Jin Yan-LingWang ChuanChang HanChiang Hsiu-ChiungStephanie Lai

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Taipei
Setting
Urban
When
1950s1960s

Premise & themes

Themes
Coming Of AgeBetrayalIdentity
Tone
BleakMelancholicNostalgic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadEnsembleChild Lead
Pacing
Slow Burn
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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