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The Time to Live and the Time to Die

Name: The Time to Live and the Time to Die
Genre: Drama
Released: 1985-08-03
Duration: 136 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Yu An-shun, Tien Feng, Mei Fang, Tang Ru-Yun, Hsin Shu-Fen

★ 7.3 1985 136 min PG Drama

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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Release: 1985-08-03
Rating: PG
TMDB score: 7.3/10
Original language: ZH
Status: Released
Production: Taiwan
Studio: Central Motion Picture Corporation

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DirectorHou Hsiao-hsien WriterChu Tien-Wen WriterHou Hsiao-hsien CastYu An-shun CastTien Feng CastMei Fang CastTang Ru-Yun CastHsin Shu-Fen

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