Before the Bright Day(2025)
南方時光
Before the Bright Day Synopsis
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.
Before the Bright Day (2025) is a drama film directed by Tsao Shih-han, released on November 14, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Chen Hsuan-li, Wu Kang-ren, May Suen and Huang Di-yang. Viewers rate it 4.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Tsao Shih-han
- Writers:
- Tsao Shih-han
- Producers:
- Lin Shih-ken, Ouyang Sing
- Cinematographer:
- Chan Chen-chih
- Status:
- Released
Before the Bright Day Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chen Hsuan-li
as Hsueh Po-Chou (Chou)
Wu Kang-ren
as Hsueh Yun-Ming (Father)
May Suen
as Hsu Mei-Chun (Mother)
Huang Di-yang
as Chen
Cheng Yu-chieh
as Mr. Cheng (Cheng)
Cheng Chih-wei
as Mr. Liu (Liu)
Brian Wen
as Ma Kuo-Hui (Ma)
Su Wei-hua
as Button
- Chang Shao-an
Chang Shao-an
as Bragging
- Huang Gong-yun
Huang Gong-yun
as Shasha
- Chen Kuan-yuan
Chen Kuan-yuan
as Big Head
Phoebe Chu
as Zhen
Key crew
Directed by Tsao Shih-han, written by Tsao Shih-han, produced by Lin Shih-ken and Ouyang Sing.
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Before the Bright Day Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Before the Bright Day – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Before the Bright Day online?
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Who stars in Before the Bright Day?
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The main cast of Before the Bright Day (2025) includes Chen Hsuan-li, Wu Kang-ren, May Suen, Huang Di-yang and Cheng Yu-chieh. The film was directed by Tsao Shih-han. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Before the Bright Day released?
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Before the Bright Day was released on November 14, 2025 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is Before the Bright Day worth watching?
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Before the Bright Day (2025) holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.