Before the Bright Day
2025, Chinese. Directed by Tsao Shih-han.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
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Cast & crew
- Tsao Shih-hanDirector
- Chen Hsuan-liHsueh Po-Chou (Chou)
- Wu Kang-renHsueh Yun-Ming (Father)
- May SuenHsu Mei-Chun (Mother)
- Huang Di-yangChen
- Cheng Yu-chiehMr. Cheng (Cheng)
- Cheng Chih-weiMr. Liu (Liu)
- Brian WenMa Kuo-Hui (Ma)
- Su Wei-huaButton
- Chang Shao-anBragging
- Huang Gong-yunShasha
- Chen Kuan-yuanBig Head
- Phoebe ChuZhen
Details
- Released
- 14 November 2025
- Original title
- 南方時光
- Country
- Taiwan
- Written by
- Tsao Shih-han
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Before the Bright Day runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
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Which OTT platform is Before the Bright Day on?
Before the Bright Day isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 November 2025. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed Before the Bright Day?
Before the Bright Day (2025) was directed by Tsao Shih-han and stars Chen Hsuan-li, Wu Kang-ren, May Suen.