--- product_id: 49171396 title: "A Brighter Summer Day [THE CRITERION COLLECTION]" price: "$128.07" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/49171396-a-brighter-summer-day-the-criterion-collection store_origin: EC region: Ecuador --- # A Brighter Summer Day [THE CRITERION COLLECTION] **Price:** $128.07 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Brighter Summer Day [THE CRITERION COLLECTION] - **How much does it cost?** $128.07 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/49171396-a-brighter-summer-day-the-criterion-collection) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Edward Yang directs this Taiwanese crime drama about innocent youth Xiao Si'r (Chen Chang) who sets out on a voyage of discovery after falling in with a gang that takes away his innocence and replaces it with juvenile delinquency. When his parents can no longer afford to send him to day school, Si'r is moved to the evening school where he quickly finds himself in the middle of two rival gangs: the Little Park Boys and the 217s. When he develops feelings for Ming (Lisa Yang), the girlfriend of the Little Park Boys' leader Honey (Hung-Ming Lin), Si'r must put aside any thoughts of his own happiness if he wishes to stay on Honey's good side and progress in the gang. Review: A true visual masterpiece !!! - I used to watch arppox. 20 films/month, for almost 15 years. Any genre apart from romantic comedy's or science-fiction (with the exception of the more brilliant stuff like the Alien films). Any films from around 1914 to nowadays. So I think it's safe to say I've seen a LOT of films over the years. :) I was always a HUGE fan of Edward Yang's "Yi Yi", but I was never able to find "A Brighter Summer Day". Man man man, was I ever happy when I finally got my hands on this one... what a visual masterpiece !!! Almost every shot is pure eye candy, and even though it takes a little time to get into the story (with so many characters), the film never feels like it's too long or you can't understand the plot. When the almost 4 hours are over, all you want to do is watch it all over again. This is a film EVERY film lover should see. You MUST see this, it's a real work of art. Review: Top - Good quality and best film ever ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Contributor | Alex Yang, Chang Kuo-Chu, Chen Chang, Chi-tsan Wang, Chuan Wang, Edward Yang, Elaine Jin, Han Chang, Hsiu-Chiung Chiang, Hui Kung Chang, Hung Hung, Hung-Ming Lin, Lawrence Ko, Lisa Yang, Longyu Zhang, Mingtang Lai, Stephanie Lai, Wei-Yen Yu Contributor Alex Yang, Chang Kuo-Chu, Chen Chang, Chi-tsan Wang, Chuan Wang, Edward Yang, Elaine Jin, Han Chang, Hsiu-Chiung Chiang, Hui Kung Chang, Hung Hung, Hung-Ming Lin, Lawrence Ko, Lisa Yang, Longyu Zhang, Mingtang Lai, Stephanie Lai, Wei-Yen Yu See more | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 368 Reviews | | Format | Blu-ray, PAL | | Genre | Mystery & Thrillers | | Global Trade Identification Number | 05050629124132 | | Language | Mandarin Chinese, Taiwanese Chinese | | Manufacturer | Spirit Entertainment | | Number of discs | 2 | | Runtime | 3 hours and 57 minutes | | Studio | The Criterion Collection | ## Product Details - **Genre:** Mystery & Thrillers - **Format:** PAL, Blu-ray - **Contributor:** Longyu Zhang, Hui Kung Chang, Alex Yang, Chen Chang, Wei-Yen Yu, Mingtang Lai, Chuan Wang, Elaine Jin, Edward Yang, Han Chang, Hung-Ming Lin, Lawrence Ko, Stephanie Lai, Chang Kuo-Chu, Lisa Yang, Chi-tsan Wang, Hung Hung, Hsiu-Chiung Chiang - **Language:** Taiwanese Chinese, Mandarin Chinese - **Runtime:** 3 hours and 57 minutes ## Images ![A Brighter Summer Day [THE CRITERION COLLECTION] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81l-jSjTWhL.jpg) ![A Brighter Summer Day [THE CRITERION COLLECTION] - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91y5U5QdR1L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A true visual masterpiece !!! *by A***R on 28 June 2023* I used to watch arppox. 20 films/month, for almost 15 years. Any genre apart from romantic comedy's or science-fiction (with the exception of the more brilliant stuff like the Alien films). Any films from around 1914 to nowadays. So I think it's safe to say I've seen a LOT of films over the years. :) I was always a HUGE fan of Edward Yang's "Yi Yi", but I was never able to find "A Brighter Summer Day". Man man man, was I ever happy when I finally got my hands on this one... what a visual masterpiece !!! Almost every shot is pure eye candy, and even though it takes a little time to get into the story (with so many characters), the film never feels like it's too long or you can't understand the plot. When the almost 4 hours are over, all you want to do is watch it all over again. This is a film EVERY film lover should see. You MUST see this, it's a real work of art. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top *by B***G on 21 April 2026* Good quality and best film ever ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the greatest films ever made, and by many considered the greatest Criterion release... *by M***M on 3 August 2020* The problem with trying to writing a review for the film itself is that I am left completely blown away and speechless by it. It’s a 4 hour journey that feels like 2, with every frame feeling like an obsessively composed work of art. If the length of the film is not something you'd be willing to put up with, regardless of flawless pacing, then fair enough, but its worth it. I can't post links in this review, but after viewing the film, I'd advise watching the Criterion restoration video on YouTube, which shows just how much of an incredible achievement this Criterion release really is. Also after watching the film at least once, I STRONGLY recommend the 4 part review from YouTuber Daisuke Beppu, who outlines the many reasons why this is one of the greatest achievements in cinema, and happens to also be one of the most humble, welcoming, and passionate about movies people you'll ever listen to. ## Frequently Bought Together - A Brighter Summer Day [THE CRITERION COLLECTION] [Blu-ray] [2017] - YI YI [The Criterion Collection] [Blu-ray] [2017] - Tampopo [The Criterion Collection] [Blu-ray] [2017] --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ec/products/49171396-a-brighter-summer-day-the-criterion-collection](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/49171396-a-brighter-summer-day-the-criterion-collection) --- *Product available on Desertcart Ecuador* *Store origin: EC* *Last updated: 2026-07-04*