Before the Bright Day (2025)
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
Chen
Cheng Yu-chieh
Mr. Cheng (Cheng)
Brian Wen
Ma Kuo-Hui (Ma)
Su Wei-hua
Button
Phoebe Chu
Zhen
Hsieh I-le
Hsueh Zhong-Bin (Bin)
Liu Chang-han
Chairman
Maggie Fang
Geography Teacher
