The Time to Live and the Time to Die
童年往事
Synopsis
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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The Time to Live and the Time to Die | Official Trailer [HD] | Directed by Hou Hsiao-hsienOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 23, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hou Hsiao-hsien
- Screenplay & Story
- Hou Hsiao-hsien, Chu Tien-Wen
- Original Score
- Chang Hung-Yi, Ng Choh-Choh
- Original Title
- 童年往事
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Production Studios
- Central Motion Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hou Hsiao-hsien
Hou Hsiao-hsien, Chu Tien-Wen
Chang Hung-Yi, Ng Choh-Choh
Mark Lee Ping-Bing
Liao Ching-sung, Wang Chi-yang
Hui San-Chi
Department Leadership Roster
Hou Hsiao-hsien
Director
Mark Lee Ping-Bing
Director of Photography
Chu Ching-Man
Costume Design
Hou Hsiao-hsien
Writer
Chang Hung-Yi
Original Music Composer
Liao Ching-sung
Editor
Hui San-Chi
Producer
Chu Tien-Wen
Writer
Wang Chi-yang
Editor
Ng Choh-Choh
Original Music Composer
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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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.
Who directed The Time to Live and the Time to Die?
The Time to Live and the Time to Die was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.
Who stars in The Time to Live and the Time to Die?
The principal cast of The Time to Live and the Time to Die includes Yu An-shun, Tien Feng, Mei Fang, Tang Ru-Yun, Hsin Shu-Fen.
When was The Time to Live and the Time to Die released and how long is it?
The Time to Live and the Time to Die was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for The Time to Live and the Time to Die?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Time to Live and the Time to Die was composed by Chang Hung-Yi, Ng Choh-Choh.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Time to Live and the Time to Die?
The Time to Live and the Time to Die holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).