Movie

The Time to Live and the Time to Die

★ 7.2(109)19852h 16m

The Time to Live and the Time to Die is available to rent or buy on LaCinetek in Belgium. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 25 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Hou Hsiao-hsien
Release date: 1985-08-03
Runtime: 2h 16m
Language: Mandarin
Status: Released
Country: Taiwan
Studio: Central Motion Picture Corporation

The Time to Live and the Time to Die — trailer

About The Time to Live and the Time to Die

The Time to Live and the Time to Die is a 1985 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien, starring Yu An-shun, Tien Feng and Mei Fang. It has a runtime of 2 hours 16 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 109 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Time to Live and the Time to Die in Belgium — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

Ng Siu-Ying

Grace Chen Shu-Fang

Hu Hsiang-Ping

Lam Shung-Man

Chan Hon-Man

Kao Chung-Li

Themes & keywords

family relationshipscoming of agetaiwanyouth gangsemi autobiographicalautobiographical1940s1950s1960s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Time to Live and the Time to Die in Belgium?+

In Belgium, The Time to Live and the Time to Die is available to rent or buy on LaCinetek. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Time to Live and the Time to Die on Netflix?+

The Time to Live and the Time to Die is not on Netflix in Belgium right now.

How long is The Time to Live and the Time to Die?+

The Time to Live and the Time to Die has a runtime of 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).

Who stars in The Time to Live and the Time to Die?+

The Time to Live and the Time to Die stars Yu An-shun, Tien Feng, Mei Fang, Tang Ru-Yun and Hsin Shu-Fen.

When did The Time to Live and the Time to Die come out?+

The Time to Live and the Time to Die is a 1985 movie directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.

What genre is The Time to Live and the Time to Die?+

The Time to Live and the Time to Die is Drama film.

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.