The Time to Live and the Time to Die

Directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien

Written by Hou Hsiao-hsien, Chu Tien-wen

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

Yu An-shun

Ah Ha / Ah Hsiao

Tien Feng

Hou Fen Ming

Mei Fang

Ming's Wife

Tang Ru-Yun

Ming's Mother

Hsin Shu-Fen

Wu Shumei

Hsiao Ai

Hsiao's Sister

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Ng Siu-Ying

Grace Chen Shu-Fang

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Hu Hsiang-Ping

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Lam Shung-Man

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Chan Hon-Man

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Kao Chung-Li