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A Time to Live and a Time to Die (1985)7.7 /10

Name: A Time to Live and a Time to Die
Genre: Drama
Released: 1988
Duration: 2 h 18 min
Rating: 7.7

Not Rated (US) · Taiwan · Mandarin, Hakka, Min Nan · 138 min · 1988 · More

Drama

Directed by: Hsiao-Hsien Hou

Written by: T'ien-wen Chu, Hsiao-Hsien Hou

Storyline: Inspired by Hou Hsiao-hsien’s childhood, young Ah-Ha-Gu adapts quickly to life in Taiwan after moving from mainland China, while older family members struggle. As he grows, a generational divide threatens his family bonds and cultural heritage.

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