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The Time to Live and the Time to Die (1985): movie guide
The Time to Live and the Time to Die (1985) is a Drama running about 136 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.2/10 from 113 votes. Notable cast includes Yu An-shun, Tien Feng, Mei Fang, Tang Ru-Yun. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1985-08-03
- Runtime: 136 min
- TMDB: 7.2/10
- Genres: Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1985-08-03
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What is The Time to Live and the Time to Die about?
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 highlights
The Time to Live and the Time to Die features Yu An-shun, Tien Feng, Mei Fang, Tang Ru-Yun, Hsin Shu-Fen, Hsiao Ai. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1985-08-03. Runtime: 136 minutes. TMDB score: 7.2/10 (113 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: zh. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Time to Live and the Time to Die?
- The Time to Live and the Time to Die is listed as Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The Time to Live and the Time to Die?
- The Time to Live and the Time to Die runs about 136 minutes.
- Who stars in The Time to Live and the Time to Die?
- Cast highlights include Yu An-shun, Tien Feng, Mei Fang, Tang Ru-Yun, Hsin Shu-Fen, Hsiao Ai.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Time to Live and the Time to Die?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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