When Yesterday Comes - Watch Legally and Safely
Following the widespread praise for Bei yi wang de shi guang (2010), another film was made in 2012 to spread awareness and understanding of senile dementia and the plight of the elderly. Again produced for the Taiwan Catholic Foundation of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia, is an omnibus of four shorts by emerging filmmakers Wi Ding Ho (Pinoy Sunday (2009)), Ko-shang Shen (Zhu li ye (2010)), Hsiu-Chiung Chiang (Cheng zhe guang ying lu xing (2009)), and Singing Chen (Yi xi zhi di (2009)). Well-known Taiwan actors like Chen Chang, Sonia Sui, Amber Kuo, Lieh Lee, Huan-Ru Ke, Chiang Ting, and veterans Pao-Ming Ku and Ai-Chen Tan spared their time to appear in the meaningful feature. In Hsiu-Chiung Chiang’s “Healing”, Chen Chang takes to the streets to look for his grandfather who has wandered off, and unexpectedly runs into a past lover (Sonia Sui). Wi Ding Ho’s “Wake Up in a Strange Bed” looks at the world from the perspective of an Alzheimer’s patient (Chiang Ting) who encounters his first love in a park, and returns to the moment of their first meeting. Ko-shang Shen’s “Power On” portrays how a senile grandmother who believes she’s a singer, her tired daughter (Lieh Lee), and her wacky granddaughter (Amber Kuo) find a new way of living together. Singing Chen’s “The Clock” draws a connection between the memories of the elderly and the urban space, exploring how people view fading memories and the disappearing city.
How to Watch When Yesterday Comes Legally and Safely
If you want to stream When Yesterday Comes through reputable and legal services, there are a few good options depending on where you are. Subscription platforms like HBO Max, Disney+, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV+ sometimes carry When Yesterday Comes films or related DC titles—though availability depends on your country.
If you’d rather not commit to a subscription, there are ad‑supported, free (but legal) platforms such as Tubi, Pluto TV, Peacock or Crackle (where available in your region) that occasionally host superhero films.
Lastly, don’t forget about library‑linked streaming options like Kanopy or Hoopla (if your library or university is registered), and official uploads by film distributors on YouTube—these can also give you legal access to classic movies.