A Brighter Summer Day
Directed by Edward Yang
Produced by Yang & His Gang Filmmakers, Brighter Summer Productions
A long, melancholic portrait of adolescence in 1960s Taipei, where first love and gang violence collide in a tragedy rooted in social injustice.
A boy experiences first love, friendships and injustices growing up in 1960s Taiwan.
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Is A Brighter Summer Day sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.
Is A Brighter Summer Day one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 86% of films.
Is A Brighter Summer Day violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Does A Brighter Summer Day end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is A Brighter Summer Day scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is A Brighter Summer Day easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like A Brighter Summer Day
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as A Brighter Summer Day
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like A Brighter Summer Day, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like A Brighter Summer Day, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like A Brighter Summer Day, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
