Film·2025·1h 54m

Before the Bright Day

Drama

Chou, a sensitive teen craving independence, struggles as the 1996 Taiwan Strait crisis hits his family's finances and worsens tensions at home. He secretly works at a billiard hall, forming a bond with gang leader Button, but faces setbacks like Button's enlistment and peer conflicts. Caught by his father, their relationship worsens. At school, his crush Min leaves due to war fears, and pressure from a teacher deepens his uncertainty.

Directed by Tsao Shih-han

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Cast

12 credited

Chen Hsuan-li
Chen Hsuan-liHsueh Po-Chou (Chou)
Wu Kang-ren
Wu Kang-renHsueh Yun-Ming (Father)
May Suen
May SuenHsu Mei-Chun (Mother)
Huang Di-yang
Huang Di-yangChen
Cheng Yu-chieh
Cheng Yu-chiehMr. Cheng (Cheng)
Cheng Chih-wei
Cheng Chih-weiMr. Liu (Liu)
Brian Wen
Brian WenMa Kuo-Hui (Ma)
Su Wei-hua
Su Wei-huaButton
Chang Shao-an
Chang Shao-anBragging
Huang Gong-yun
Huang Gong-yunShasha
Chen Kuan-yuan
Chen Kuan-yuanBig Head
Phoebe Chu
Phoebe ChuZhen

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