School Days

School Days

Year: 1995

Runtime: 89 mins

Language: Chinese

Comedy

Hui Chi-Ho, a wealthy secondary school student, draws the resentment of Crow, the class senior who constantly challenges him. The arrival of a new student, Eagle (Takeshi Kaneshiro), offers Hui mentorship and protection, earning his gratitude. Meanwhile, underworld assassins pursue revenge against Eagle, entangling the students in a deadly conflict.

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Timeline & Setting – School Days (1995)

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Time period

Location

High School

Set in a contemporary urban high school, the story unfolds across classrooms, hallways, and an underpass where a climactic fight occurs. The campus atmosphere mixes privilege and pressure, shaping relationships among students and staff. The school is depicted as a microcosm of power struggles, where alliances shift and loyalty determines safety.

🎓 High School 🥊 Bullying 🏫 Urban setting 🤝 Social dynamics

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Main Characters – School Days (1995)

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Eagle — Takeshi Kaneshiro

A newly arrived student with a notorious past rumored to include prison time for killing someone. He is quiet and capable, quickly noticing Chi Ho’s bullying and choosing to protect him. His past drives suspicion, but his actions reveal a protective core and willingness to stand up to intimidation.

🛡️ Protector 🗡️ Fighter 🌗 Mysterious past

Xin Fu 'Princess' — Ruby Lin

The prettiest girl in the class and a central social figure who shares a class with Chi Ho. She represents the appealing but complex social dynamic of the school and becomes a focal point in the move toward alliance and change. Her presence helps drive Chi Ho’s initial admiration and the shifting loyalties within the group.

💫 Popular 🎀 Class favorite 🧭 Social influence

Chi Ho — Jimmy Lin Chih-Ying

A wealthy student who values his new school and wants normalcy, not special treatment. He suffers Crow’s bullying but befriends Eagle and becomes an advocate for the underdog. His loyalty and willingness to stand up for friends help propel the group toward reclaiming the school’s safety.

💎 Wealthy 🤝 Loyal friend 🧭 Cautious

Bull — Chin Ho

A hired enforcer who leads Crow’s outside gang and embodies brutal intimidation. He destroys Eagle’s motorbike, escalating the clash between the students and the outsiders. He underestimates the power of unity within the student body.

⚔️ Violent 💥 Gang leader 🧭 Outsider intimidation

Pangzi — Chang Li-Wei

A member of Crow’s gang known for backing Crow’s enforcement. Not a major strategist, but part of the gang’s intimidation. He participates in the plan but also illustrates how peer pressure influences choices.

🗡️ Gang member 👫 Peer pressure 🕷️ Side character

Instructor — Chin Ao-Hsun

The stern school instructor/official who maintains discipline and enforces the rules. He warns Eagle about the consequences of trouble but also shows a willingness to let the fight slide if it serves the school’s protection and peace.

👮 Authority ⚖️ Discipline 🧭 Balanced judgment

Mouse — Chia-Lin Chu

A classmate who observes the events and contributes to the social currents in the classroom. While not a focal fighter, Mouse represents the many students who navigate loyalty, fear, and friendship amid turmoil.

🐭 Minor role 🗣️ Observer

Teacher Zhang — Lo Suk-Fong

A teacher who interacts with students amid the campus conflicts, representing the faculty’s attempt to guide and protect students. She sees the students’ struggles and the impact of their actions on the school community.

👩‍🏫 Teacher 🛡️ Guardian of students 🧭 Educational role

Crow — Franco Chiang

The leader of Crow’s small gang, an opportunistic bully who seeks to keep control of the school through intimidation. He engineers the conflict by targeting Eagle and allies, and he resents Eagle’s rise in power.

👊 Bully 🧭 Power-seeker 🗡️ Gang leader

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Major Themes – School Days (1995)

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🤝 Friendship

An unlikely alliance forms between Chi Ho and Eagle as they look beyond social status. Their growing bond shows that protection of the weak can bridge class divides. The friendship disrupts the asymmetric power of Crow’s gang and inspires others to stand up for each other. The theme highlights loyalty, trust, and the redrawing of social lines within the school.

🥊 Bullying

Crow and his gang bully Chi Ho to assert control over the school. The tension escalates when Bull is hired to send a message through violence. The story examines how intimidation can mask fear and how communities respond when someone courageous chooses not to back down. The turning point comes when bystanders join in defense rather than passive complicity.

🕊️ Redemption

Eagle carries a reputation for a violent past, but his true motive is protecting the vulnerable. As he reveals his character, others reassess him from rumor to real sacrifice. His actions shift the school from a climate of fear to one of mutual protection. The ending suggests redemption is earned through courageous choices and defending the weak.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 17:08

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