Eternal Summer

AKA Sheng xia guang nian

Cast

Bryant Chang
Hsiao-chuan Chang
Kate Yeung

“Sensitively directed and performed with sincere emotion...quite a feat!” Dan Fainaru, SCREEN INTERNATIONAL “Exceptionally nuanced... touching.” EXP MAGAZINE “Superb! Sure-footed and sensitive. A must-have!” Russell Edwards, VARIETY

Synopsis

Jonathan is a shy but dedicated pupil. Shane is good at sports but has no appetite for study. Through their school days they become inseparable and ten years later are still utterly devoted to one another. For Jonathan the gradual realisation of his sexual desire begins to cause him great
heartbreak. Things come to a head when Jonathan befriends a girl called Carrie and the dynamics of the once inseparable duo are subtly changed.
But Jonathan is still desperately in love with Shane. This is a beautifully filmed and well-acted drama of infatuation exploring the challenges and unexpected consequences of adolescent love.

Leste Chen's gay-themed youth drama is a joy to watch, thanks to a beautiful production, sensitive direction, and fine acting. The actual material is quite compelling, a triumph of mood and emotion.

Reviews

“All three central perfs have a strong ring of authenticity. Bryant Chang's acutely observed thesping perfectly captures the melancholia of a troubled adolescent, while Joseph (no relation) Chang is superb as the jock who has more sensitivity than anyone has ever given him credit for. On the distaff side, Yeung, from Sylvia Chang's '20 30 40,' portrays both the sharp and sweet sides of Carrie's personality with equal dexterity.”
Russell Edwards, VARIETY

DVD Special features

Original Trailer
Catalogue Trailers

Screening Venues

Best New Performer - Golden Horse Awards
Bryant Chang

Technical Information
Released date	24th September 2007
Opening Venue	National Film Theatre, 21st London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
Opening Venue tel.
Aspect Ratio	16:9 Widescreen
Main Soundtrack	Dolby Digital Stereo
Language	Mandarin
Subtitles	English
Region Code	2 (Europe, Japan, South Africa)
Disc Format	DVD 5 PAL
Duration	98 minutes

Taiwan/2006/Colour

Additional Information

Distributed by Parasol Pictures Releasing

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