A Brighter Summer Day (1991) – Filming Locations
Crime / Drama / Romance · Directed by Edward Yang · Starring Chang Chen, Lisa Yang
A boy experiences first love, friendships and injustices growing up in 1960s Taiwan.
Where was A Brighter Summer Day filmed?
- Taipei, Taiwan, Taipei – Multiple scenes throughout the film depicting 1960s Taipei street life and youth gang activities. The film was shot on location throughout Taipei, capturing the city's urban landscape and social atmosphere during the 1960s setting.
- Taipei, Taiwan, Taipei – School scenes and campus locations. Educational institutions in Taipei were used for scenes depicting the protagonist's school environment and youth culture.
- Taipei, Taiwan, Taipei – Urban street scenes and gang confrontations. Central Taipei locations provided the backdrop for the film's depiction of youth gang culture and urban street life in 1960s Taiwan.