---
title: "A Brighter Summer Day"
year: 1991
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-brighter-summer-day-1991"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 15804
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 237
community_rating: 8.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# A Brighter Summer Day (1991) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-brighter-summer-day-1991

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A teenage boy navigates love and injustice in 1960s Taiwan."

### Why Watch
- evocative period setting
- intimate portrait of youth
- thought‑provoking social themes

### Caveats & Content Note
- Deliberate pacing may feel slow for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains mature themes and emotional intensity, making it best suited for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: coming-of-age, nostalgic, melancholic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Edward Yang
- **Networks / Studios**: Yang & His Gang Filmmakers, Brighter Summer Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Chang Chen** as *Xiao Si'r*
- **Lisa Yang** as *Ming*
- **Chang Kuo-Chu** as *Father*
- **Elaine Jin Yan-Ling** as *Mother*
- **Wang Chuan** as *Eldest Sister*
- **Chang Han** as *Elder Brother*
- **Chiang Hsiu-Chiung** as *Middle Sister*
- **Stephanie Lai** as *Youngest Sister*
- **Tan Chih-Kang** as *Ma*
- **Wang Chi-tsan** as *Cat*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When and where does the story take place?
It is set in Taiwan during the 1960s.

### Q: Who is the central character?
A teenage boy experiencing first love, friendships, and injustices.

### Q: What main themes does the film explore?
Coming‑of‑age experiences, romance, friendship, and social injustice.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is a dramatic coming‑of‑age film.

### Q: Is the film appropriate for younger viewers?
Its mature themes and emotional depth make it more suitable for adult audiences.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Brighter Summer Day — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/15804)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*