What is A Brighter Summer Day?
A Brighter Summer Day is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Romance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1991
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 237 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 27, 1991
- Studios
- Yang & His Gang Filmmakers, Brighter Summer Productions
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Romance
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Overview
A Brighter Summer Day is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Yang & His Gang Filmmakers, Brighter Summer Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A teenage boy navigates love and injustice in 1960s Taiwan.”
- evocative period setting
- intimate portrait of youth
- thought‑provoking social themes
- Deliberate pacing may feel slow for some viewers
Watch it if you appreciate reflective coming-of-age stories set against historical backdrops.
The film contains mature themes and emotional intensity, making it best suited for adult audiences.
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When and where does the story take place?
It is set in Taiwan during the 1960s.
Who is the central character?
A teenage boy experiencing first love, friendships, and injustices.
What main themes does the film explore?
Coming‑of‑age experiences, romance, friendship, and social injustice.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is a dramatic coming‑of‑age film.
Is the film appropriate for younger viewers?
Its mature themes and emotional depth make it more suitable for adult audiences.