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Release Year1985
Runtime2h 16m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationPG
GenresDrama
Votes111
DirectorHou Hsiao-hsien
WritersChu Tien-Wen, Hou Hsiao-hsien
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Time to Live and the Time to Die
About The Time to Live and the Time to Die
An autobiographical film based on Taiwanese director Hou Hsiao-hsien's memories of his youth growing up in Taiwan after emigrating from mainland China.
Directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien, The Time to Live and the Time to Die leans on a strong ensemble — Yu An-shun, Tien Feng, Mei Fang — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1985.
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