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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... Chen Nian
... Xiao Bei
... Zheng Yi
... 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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Director:
Writer:
Lam Wing-Sum (Screenplay)
Li Yuan (Screenplay)
Xu Yimeng (Screenplay)
Jiu Yuexi (Novel)
Chen Nan (Co-Writer)
Release Date:
2019-10-25
Run Time:
135 min
MMPA Rating:
NR
Reviews of
Better Days
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 Yi
... Lao Yang
... Chen Nian's Mother
... Wei Lai
... Hu Xiaodie
... Luo Ting
... Xu Miao
... Da Kang
... Lai Zi
... Wang Li
... Classmate
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... Grade Director
... Li Xiang
... Homeroom Teacher
... Dean
... Debtor
... Gang Leader
... Gangster
... Mobile Shop Owner
... Patrol Police
... Patrol Police
... P.E. Teacher
... Xu Miao's Mother
... Luo Ting's Father
... Wei Lai's Mother
... Facial Mask Roomate
... New Homeroom Teacher
... Photographer
... Photographer Assistant
... Loan Shark
... Young Boy
... Gangster
... Mahjong School Owner
... Mobster
... Mobster
... Mobster
... Beauty Salon Owner
... Internet Cafe Teenager
... Internet Cafe Teenager
... Internet Cafe Teenager
... Internet Cafe Teenager
... Holding Cell Police
... Victim Girl
... Victim Girl's Mother
... Wei Lai's Friend
... Wei Lai's Friend
... Wei Lai's Friend
... Neighbour
... Xiao Zhang
... Xiao Li Zi
... Female Officer
... Da Kang's Father
... Wei Lai's Father
... Police Clerk
... Victim Girl
... Undercover Female Cop
... Undercover Male Cop
... Administrative Police
... Administrative Police
... Pedestrian
... Newcaster (voice)
Crew
... Presenter
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer
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... Executive Producer
... Gaffer
... Presenter
... Presenter
... Co-Executive Producer
... Co-Executive Producer
... Associate Producer
... Co-Executive Producer
... Additional Soundtrack
... Producer
... Director
... Costume Design
... Director of Photography
... Original Music Composer
... Editor
... Casting
... Production Design
... Songs
... Second Assistant Director
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Production Manager
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... Sound Designer
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Novel
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... First Assistant Director
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... Co-Writer
... Camera Operator
... First Assistant Art Direction
... Still Photographer
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