The Time to Live and the Time to Die(1985)
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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Ah Ha / Ah Hsiao
Hou Fen Ming
Ming's Wife
Ming's Mother
Wu Shumei
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