Chinese Version
The Time to Live and the Time to Die (Taiwan)
Hou Hsiao-Hsien's autobiography
Director: Hou Hsiao-Hsien
Cast: You Anshun Tian Feng Mei Fang Tang Ruyun
Footage: 137min
Year: 1985
Though born on the Chinese mainland, Ah-ha moves to Taiwan at a very early age when his father accepts a government position upon the island. His family soon becomes permanent residents of the island, thanks a combination of historical circumstance — the Communist takeover of the mainland — and his father's increasingly poor health. The family endures, despite serious financial difficulties that lead several of his older siblings to compromise their dreams for the sake of the common good, and cause increasing tension between the family members.
Soon, Ah-ha's father has passed away and his siblings have left home, leaving him responsible for the family's well-being while dealing with his own personal struggles. This film utilizes a straightforward, unadorned style to present the family's trials and tribulations.
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