Before the Bright Day
Nov 14, 2025 · 1h 54m
Director
Tsao Shih-hanOverview
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 of Before the Bright Day
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- Julian ChuWang Zhou-Min (Min)
Hsieh I-leHsueh Zhong-Bin (Bin)- Melanie ChengCheng Man-Lun
Liu Chang-hanChairman- Cheng Yi-hsuanClass Treasurer
- Lee Yung-kangDirector of Student Affairs
Maggie FangGeography Teacher- Wang Li-LingHair Salon Lady
- Tse Nga-yiHK Reporter
Crew of Before the Bright Day
Tsao Shih-hanDirector, Writer
Lin Shih-kenProducer- Ouyang SingProducer
Yee Chih-yenExecutive Producer- Chan Chen-chihDirector of Photography
- Once LeeEditor
- Eitzel ChangProduction Design
- Yuan Hsiao-fanProduction Design
Summer LeiMusic, Theme Song Performance- Zheng Yu-peiCostume Designer
- Chou ChengSound Designer
- Alice HsiehVFX Supervisor
- Zheng Yuan-guanGaffer
About Before the Bright Day
What is Before the Bright Day about?
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…
When was Before the Bright Day released?
Before the Bright Day was released on November 14, 2025.
How long is Before the Bright Day?
Before the Bright Day runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
Who directed Before the Bright Day?
Before the Bright Day was directed by Tsao Shih-han.
Who is in the cast of Before the Bright Day?
The cast of Before the Bright Day includes Chen Hsuan-li (Hsueh Po-Chou (Chou)), Wu Kang-ren (Hsueh Yun-Ming (Father)), May Suen (Hsu Mei-Chun (Mother)), Huang Di-yang (Chen) and Cheng Yu-chieh (Mr. Cheng (Cheng)).