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Original Title: 海灘的一天
Director: Edward Yang
Country: Taiwan
Language: Hokkien, Mandarin, German and English with English subtitles
Runtime: 166 min
Rating: PG13

Awards

Best Cinematography
1983 ASIA-PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL

Synopsis

Jia-li reunites with Wei-qing, her brother’s former girlfriend. Years ago, obedient to their father, Jia-li’s brother broke up with Wei-qing. In contrast, Jia-li defied her father’s wishes and fought for her love, only to end up in a broken marriage. Everything changes when she discovers some suspicious footprints on the beach. This film is Yang’s directorial feature debut, jointly produced by Cinema City Enterprises Co. and CMPC. The narrative intertwines memories and reality, reflecting the rapid changes in 1980s Taiwan through the life experiences of the women. This film is a groundbreaking achievement in Taiwanese cinema, departing from the traditional studio system and creating an epic structure while representing contemporary youth perspectives.

“Main Objective: To articulate a marital relationship which has suffered from rapidly growing economic society, changes in social values, changes in social rhythm, changes in human relative distances, and conflicts between the old moral standards and the new practicality. From a marginally positioned housewife’s point of view.” —Excerpt from Edward Yang’s note on That Day, on the Beach

Adapted original text from © Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute

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