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A Brighter Summer Day 1991

Status
Released
Runtime
237 minutes
Director
Edward Yang
Networks
Yang & His Gang Filmmakers, Brighter Summer Productions
★ TMDB users: 8.2/10 NR CrimeDramaRomance Released
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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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Rating
★ TMDB users: 8.2/10
Episode runtime
~237 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Yang & His Gang Filmmakers, Brighter Summer Productions

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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.

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Should you watch it?

“A teenage boy navigates love and injustice in 1960s Taiwan.”

Reasons to watch
  • evocative period setting
  • intimate portrait of youth
  • thought‑provoking social themes
Keep in mind
  • 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.

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