Better Days (2019)

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A bullied teenage girl forms an unlikely friendship with a mysterious young man who protects her from her assailants, while she copes with the pressures of her final examinations.

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Better Days

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... Chen Nian

... Xiao Bei

... Zheng Ye

... Lao Yang

... Chen Nian's Mother

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Better Days powerfully portrays the harsh reality of school bullying through an emotionally charged story, strong acting, and impactful visuals. The film highlights how society often turns a blind eye to abuse, forcing victims to suffer in silence. With its deep messages and moving performances, it's a must-watch drama that leaves a lasting impression.

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Writer:

Lam Wing-Sum (Writer)

Xu Yimeng (Writer)

Yuan Li (Writer)

Genres:

Drama Crime Romance

Release Date:

2019-10-25

Run Time:

135 min

MMPA Rating:

NR

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Better Days

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Better Days powerfully portrays the harsh reality of school bullying through an emotionally charged story, strong acting, and impactful visuals. The film highlights how society often turns a blind eye to abuse, forcing victims to suffer in silence. With its deep messages and moving performances, it's a must-watch drama that leaves a lasting impression.

Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

Cast & Crew of

Better Days

Cast

... Chen Nian

... Xiao Bei

... Zheng Ye

... Lao Yang

... Chen Nian's Mother

... Wei Lai

... Xu Miao

... Da Kang

... Li Xiang

... Hu Xiaodie

... Lai Zi

... Wang Li

... Punk Gang Leader

... Loan Shark

... Dean

... Debtor

... Da Kang's Father

... Luo Ting

Crew

... Presenter

... Executive Producer

... Executive Producer

... Executive Producer

... Executive Producer

... Executive Producer

... Gaffer

... Presenter

... Presenter

... Co-Executive Producer

... Co-Executive Producer

... Associate Producer

... Co-Executive Producer

... Original Music Composer

... Music

... Additional Soundtrack

... Producer

... Writer

... Writer

... Costume Design

... Director of Photography

... Original Music Composer

... Editor

... Casting

... Production Design

... Writer

... Music

... Songs

... Second Assistant Director

... Visual Effects Supervisor

... Production Manager

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