A Brighter Summer Day

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Synopsis

A boy experiences first love, friendships and injustices growing up in 1960s Taiwan.

Key crew

• Edward YangDirector, Writer
• Mingtang LaiWriter
• Yen Hung-yaWriter
• Alex YangWriter
• Zhang HongdaOriginal Music Composer

Cast

• Chang ChenXiao Si'r
• Lisa YangMing
• Chang Kuo-chuFather
• Elaine Jin Yan-LingMother
• Wang ChuanEldest Sister
• Chang HanElder Brother
• Chiang Hsiu-ChiungMiddle Sister
• Stephanie LaiYoungest Sister
• Tan Chih-KangMa
• Wang Chi-tsanCat
• Lawrence KoAirplane
• Chang Ming-HsinUnderpants

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