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A Brighter Summer Day

Based on a true story, primarily on a conflict between two youth gangs, a 14-year-old boy's girlfriend conflicts with the head of one gang for an unclear reason, until finally the conflict comes to a violent climax.

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Cast & Crew See All

Chang Chen
Xiao Si'r (Zhang Zhen)
Lisa Yang
Ming (Liu Zhiming)
Kuo-Chu Chang
Father

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Awards

  • 1991 - Golden Horse Award - Best Leading Actor - nominated
  • 1993 - Kinema Junpo Award - Best Foreign Language Film Director - winner
  • 1991 - Special Jury Prize - - winner
  • 1991 - FIPRESCI Prize - - winner

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