Three Times
最好的時光
Synopsis
In three separate segments, set respectively in 1966, 1911, and 2005, three love stories unfold between three sets of characters, under three different periods of Taiwanese history and governance.
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Three Times (2005)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-07-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmasia Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hou Hsiao-hsien
- Screenplay & Story
- Chu Tien-Wen, Hou Hsiao-hsien
- Original Score
- Lim Giong
- Original Title
- 最好的時光
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan, France
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- Sino Movie, Orly Films, Paradis Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hou Hsiao-hsien
Chu Tien-Wen, Hou Hsiao-hsien
Lim Giong
Mark Lee Ping-Bing
Liao Ching-sung
Liao Ching-sung, Chang Hua-Fu, Huang Wen-ying
Department Leadership Roster
Liao Ching-sung
Producer
Liao Ching-sung
Editor
Chang Hua-Fu
Producer
Huang Wen-ying
Producer
Hou Hsiao-hsien
Director
Mark Lee Ping-Bing
Director of Photography
Lim Giong
Original Music Composer
Huang Wen-ying
Production Design
Chu Tien-Wen
Writer
Hou Hsiao-hsien
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Times
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What is Three Times about?
In three separate segments, set respectively in 1966, 1911, and 2005, three love stories unfold between three sets of characters, under three different periods of Taiwanese history and governance.
Who directed Three Times?
Three Times was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.
Who stars in Three Times?
The principal cast of Three Times includes Shu Qi, Chang Chen, Liao Su-jen, Mei Di, Chen Shi-Zheng.
When was Three Times released and how long is it?
Three Times was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Three Times?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Three Times was composed by Lim Giong.