Before the Bright Day (2025)

4.0/10 • 114 min • Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Chen Hsuan-li

Hsueh Po-Chou (Chou)

Wu Kang-ren

Hsueh Yun-Ming (Father)

May Suen

Hsu Mei-Chun (Mother)

Huang Di-yang

Cheng Yu-chieh

Mr. Cheng (Cheng)

Cheng Chih-wei

Brian Wen

Ma Kuo-Hui (Ma)

Su Wei-hua

Button

Phoebe Chu

Hsieh I-le

Hsueh Zhong-Bin (Bin)

Liu Chang-han

Cheng Yi-hsuan

Class Treasurer

Maggie Fang

Geography Teacher

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