CinemaOSMovie · 1985 · 2h 16m · PG

The Time to Live and the Time to Die

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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 byHou Hsiao-hsien

Status: Released
Runtime: 2h 16m
Language: ZH
Released: August 3, 1985

Studios

Central Motion Picture Corporation

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Trailers & teasers

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The Time to Live and the Time to Die | Official Trailer [HD] | Directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien

The Time to Live and the Time to Die | Official Trailer [HD] | Directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited

Starring

Yu An-shun

Yu An-shun

Ah Ha / Ah Hsiao

Tien Feng

Tien Feng

Hou Fen Ming

Mei Fang

Mei Fang

Ming's Wife

Tang Ru-Yun

Tang Ru-Yun

Ming's Mother

Hsin Shu-Fen

Hsin Shu-Fen

Wu Shumei

Hsiao Ai

Hsiao Ai

Hsiao's Sister

Ng Siu-Ying

Grace Chen Shu-Fang

Grace Chen Shu-Fang

Hu Hsiang-Ping

Lam Shung-Man

Creative team

Directed by: Hou Hsiao-hsien
Written by: Chu Tien-Wen
Hou Hsiao-hsien
Produced by: Hui San-Chi

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