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The Time to Live and the Time to Die (1985)
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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.
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Content levelModerate content
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Viewer insight The Time to Live and the Time to Die is a 1985 film in the Drama category from Taiwan. Directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien. Starring Yu An-shun and Tien Feng. Runtime: about 136 minutes. Original language: Chinese. An official trailer is available on this page. TMDB rating: 7.3/10.
Genre: Drama, Released in 1985, Original language: Chinese, Production: Taiwan, Runtime: about 136 minutes, Starring Yu An-shun and Tien Feng.
Runtime
136 min
Original language
Chinese
Country of origin
Taiwan
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Yu An-shun
Ah Ha / Ah Hsiao
Tien Feng
Hou Fen Ming
Mei Fang
Ming's Wife
Tang Ru-Yun
Ming's Mother
Hsin Shu-Fen
Wu Shumei
Hsiao Ai
Hsiao's Sister
Ng Siu-Ying
Grace Chen
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Hu Hsiang-Ping
Lam Shung-Man
Chan Hon-Man
Kao Chung-Li
Luo Cheng-Ye
Cheung Ning
Director: Hou Hsiao-hsien
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1What is movie The Time to Live and the Time to Die (1985)?
It is a movie released in 1985 within the Drama category.
2What is the story of The Time to Live and the Time to Die?
The Time to Live and the Time to Die (1985) is a movie in the Drama category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
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4What is the rating of The Time to Live and the Time to Die?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 based on 108 ratings.
5What is the runtime of The Time to Live and the Time to Die?
Its runtime is about 136 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is The Time to Live and the Time to Die best suited for?
A grounded dramatic watch where the emotional payoff grows scene by scene and feels strongest once it settles in.
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