Film
Before the Bright Day
2025 · 1h 54m · Drama
On Vescene
No Vescene ratings yet — sign in and be the first.
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)
Cheng Chih-wei
Mr. Liu (Liu)
Brian Wen
Ma Kuo-Hui (Ma)
Su Wei-hua
Button
Chang Shao-an
Bragging
Huang Gong-yun
Shasha
Chen Kuan-yuan
Big Head
Phoebe Chu
Zhen
Julian Chu
Wang Zhou-Min (Min)
Hsieh I-le
Hsueh Zhong-Bin (Bin)
Melanie Cheng
Cheng Man-Lun
Liu Chang-han
Chairman
Crew
- Tsao Shih-hanDirector · Writer
- Lin Shih-kenProducer
- Ouyang SingProducer
- Yee Chih-yenExecutive Producer
- Chan Chen-chihDirector of Photography
- Once LeeEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- November 14, 2025
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Chinese
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Rated
- 15
- Genres
- Drama
Rate it on Vescene
Rate films and shows on two axes — quality and fun — and share taste with friends.