One of those movies that, by slow accretion of detail and bold dramatic vision, disclose the structure and feeling of an entire world.
A Brighter Summer Day
1991 · 3h 57m · Not Rated
Crime, Drama, Romance
Directed by
Edward Yang
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A Brighter Summer Day
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A boy experiences first love, friendships and injustices growing up in 1960s Taiwan.
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