Before the Bright Day (2025)
2025 · 1h 54m · Drama
Genres: 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.
Director: Tsao Shih-han
Writers: Tsao Shih-han
Music by: Summer Lei
Cinematography: Chan Chen-chih
Editor: Once Lee
Cast
Chen Hsuan-li as Hsueh Po-Chou (Chou)Wu Kang-ren as Hsueh Yun-Ming (Father)May Suen as Hsu Mei-Chun (Mother)Huang Di-yang as ChenCheng Yu-chieh as Mr. Cheng (Cheng)Cheng Chih-wei as Mr. Liu (Liu)Brian Wen as Ma Kuo-Hui (Ma)Su Wei-hua as ButtonChang Shao-an as BraggingHuang Gong-yun as ShashaChen Kuan-yuan as Big HeadPhoebe Chu as ZhenMore like this
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