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Cast & Crew

Edward Yang
Director
Edward Yang
Writer
King Shih-Chieh
As Ming's 7th Uncle
Chang Chen
As Xiao Si'r
Chang Kuo-Chu
As Father
Chen Yi-wen
As Horsecart
Chen Shiang-Chyi
As Little Doctor's Fiancée

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A Brighter Summer Day is a sweeping drama that explores the tumultuous lives of young people in 1960s Taiwan, struggling with identity, love, friendships, and family amidst a backdrop of political turmoil and social change. The film follows the story of Xiao Si'r, a junior high student forced to attend night school, who becomes embroiled in a web of delinquency and violence between two rival gangs. As the story unfolds, Xiao Si'r's family life is also revealed, showcasing the challenges faced by his father, a career government worker, and his mother, who suffers in silence. The film's two titles, "A Brighter Summer Day" and "The Tragedy of Little Park," reflect the dual nature of the story, which shifts from a violent and intense portrayal of teenage gang life to a more introspective and family-oriented narrative. Through its exploration of themes such as nationality, culture, age, and social dislocation, A Brighter Summer Day offers a poignant and powerful portrait of a generation struggling to find their place in a rapidly changing world.

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