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Yi Yi

NR20002h 54mEdward Yang
IMDb 8.1 · Metacritic 94

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"We never live the same day twice."

Each member of a family in Taipei asks hard questions about life's meaning as they live through everyday quandaries. NJ is morose: his brother owes him money, his mother is in a coma, his wife suffers a spiritual crisis when she finds her life a blank and his business partners make bad decisions.

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DaughterLove TriangleBusinessmanPhotographyBullyingMiddle ClassTaiwanWeddingFamilyTaipei

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Frequently asked questions

What is Yi Yi (2000) about?

Each member of a family in Taipei asks hard questions about life's meaning as they live through everyday quandaries. NJ is morose: his brother owes him money, his mother is in a coma, his wife suffers a spiritual crisis when she finds her life a blank and his business partners make bad decisions.

Who stars in Yi Yi?

Yi Yi stars Wu Nien-jen (NJ), Issey Ogata (Mr. Ota), Elaine Jin Yan-Ling (Min-Min), Kelly Lee (Ting-Ting), Jonathan Chang (Yang-Yang). The film was directed by Edward Yang.

How long is Yi Yi?

Yi Yi has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2000. It is rated NR.

Is Yi Yi worth watching?

Yi Yi holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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