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Before the Bright Day

Before the Bright Day

南方時光
4.0 (1) ·2025 ·114 min ·Movie
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.

Top Cast

Chen Hsuan-li
Chen Hsuan-li
Hsueh Po-Chou (Chou)
Wu Kang-ren
Wu Kang-ren
Hsueh Yun-Ming (Father)
May Suen
May Suen
Hsu Mei-Chun (Mother)
Huang Di-yang
Huang Di-yang
Chen
Cheng Yu-chieh
Cheng Yu-chieh
Mr. Cheng (Cheng)
Cheng Chih-wei
Cheng Chih-wei
Mr. Liu (Liu)
Brian Wen
Brian Wen
Ma Kuo-Hui (Ma)
Su Wei-hua
Su Wei-hua
Button
Chang Shao-an
Bragging
Huang Gong-yun
Shasha

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