The Best of Times
美麗時光
Synopsis
Although their characters and temperaments couldn't be less alike, 19-year olds Wei and Jie are best friends. They're also neighbours, living with widower fathers and problem siblings in the suburbs of Taipei. When Wei is promoted from the rank of nightclub parking valet to the rank of debt-collector in Brother Gu's gang, he persuades his boss to hire Jie to work alongside him. Things begin to go wrong when they are given a handgun to reward their success in the new job. Always excitable and volatile, Jie becomes reckless and dangerous when he has the gun in his hand. When they try to collect a debt from the boss of a rival gang, a fight erupts and Jie shoots the gang-boss. The boys find themselves on the run. But fate and their youthful dreams still have tricks to play.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 15, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chang Tso-chi
- Screenplay & Story
- Chang Tso-chi
- Original Title
- 美麗時光
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- NHK Enterprises, Chang Tso-chi Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chang Tso-chi
Chang Tso-chi
Department Leadership Roster
Chang Tso-chi
Director
Chang Tso-chi
Writer
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What is The Best of Times about?
Although their characters and temperaments couldn't be less alike, 19-year olds Wei and Jie are best friends. They're also neighbours, living with widower fathers and problem siblings in the suburbs of Taipei. When Wei is promoted from the rank of nightclub parking valet to the rank of debt-collector in Brother Gu's gang, he persuades his boss to hire Jie to work alongside him. Things begin to go wrong when they are given a handgun to reward their success in the new job. Always excitable and volatile, Jie becomes reckless and dangerous when he has the gun in his hand. When they try to collect a debt from the boss of a rival gang, a fight erupts and Jie shoots the gang-boss. The boys find themselves on the run. But fate and their youthful dreams still have tricks to play.
Who directed The Best of Times?
The Best of Times was directed by Chang Tso-chi.
Who stars in The Best of Times?
The principal cast of The Best of Times includes Fan Wing, Kao Meng-Chieh, Wan-mei Yu, Mao-ying Tien, Yu-chih Wu.
When was The Best of Times released and how long is it?
The Best of Times was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.