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The Time to Live and the Time to Die(1985)
Status: Released
Date: 1985-08-03
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99 Votes
Time: 2h 16m
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.
Languages: Mandarin.
Countries:
Taiwan
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The Time to Live and the Time to Die
Top 10 Billed Cast
游安順
Ah Ha / Ah Hsiao
田丰
Hou Fen Ming
梅芳
Ming's Wife
Ru-Yun Tang
Ming's Mother
Hsin Shu-Fen
Wu Shumei
陳淑芳
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