The Time to Live and the Time to Die

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The Time to Live and the Time to Die

1985

2h 16m

7.3(106 votes)

Drama

Overview

An autobiographical film based on Taiwanese director Hou Hsiao-hsien's memories of his youth growing up in Taiwan after emigrating from mainland China.

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Cast & Crew

16 members

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游安順

Ah Ha / Ah Hsiao

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田丰

Hou Fen Ming

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梅芳

Ming's Wife

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唐如韞

Ming's Mother

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Hsin Shu-Fen

Wu Shumei

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Hsiao Ai

Hsiao's Sister

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Ng Siu-Ying

Unknown Role

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陳淑芳

Unknown Role

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Hu Hsiang-Ping

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Art

Lam Shung-Man

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Chan Hon-Man

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Kao Chung-Li

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Luo Cheng-Ye

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Cheung Ning

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Writing

Jim Tao

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楊麗音

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