The Time to Live and the Time to Die (1985)

7.3/10 136 min 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.

Cast

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

Grace Chen

Yang Li-yin

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