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Maboroshi Secures Global Rights for 'Before the Bright Day'

9/21/2025

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Maboroshi, an Asian film collective, has acquired "Before the Bright Day" for international distribution.
Directed by Tsao Shih-Han, the film will premiere at the San Sebastian International Film Festival.
Set during the 1996 Taiwan Strait crisis, it follows teenager Chou as he navigates family tensions and financial struggles.
Chou's journey includes befriending a gang leader and facing romantic and academic challenges.
Maboroshi, launched earlier this year, aims to promote Asian cinema globally.

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Maboroshi, an Asian film collective, has acquired "Before the Bright Day" for international distribution.
Directed by Tsao Shih-Han, the film will premiere at the San Sebastian International Film Festival.
Set during the 1996 Taiwan Strait crisis, it follows teenager Chou as he navigates family tensions and financial struggles.
Chou's journey includes befriending a gang leader and facing romantic and academic challenges.
Maboroshi, launched earlier this year, aims to promote Asian cinema globally.