Before the Bright Day

Overview

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

Chen Hsuan-li

Wu Kang-ren

May Suen

Huang Di-yang

Cheng Yu-chieh

Cheng Chih-wei

Curry Wen

Su Wei-hua

Huang Gong-yun

Chen Kuan-yuen