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The Time to Live and the Time to Die

PG19852h 16mHou Hsiao-hsien

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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.

Drama
Family RelationshipsComing Of AgeTaiwanYouth GangSemi AutobiographicalAutobiographical1940s1950s1960s

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What is The Time to Live and the Time to Die (1985) about?

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

Who stars in The Time to Live and the Time to Die?

The Time to Live and the Time to Die stars 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). The film was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.

How long is The Time to Live and the Time to Die?

The Time to Live and the Time to Die has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1985. It is rated PG.

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