Movie

Such a life

★ 8.0(4)19971h 43m

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Director: Chang Chih-yung
Release date: 1997-09-28
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: Mandarin
Status: Released
Country: Taiwan

About Such a life

Such a life is a 1997 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Chang Chih-yung, starring Suzanne Shu-shen Hsiao, Shih-huang Chen and Li Tian-Lu. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Such a life in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

'Such a Life' is quite a sad film. It is set in the sixties, in a village on the west coast of Taiwan, where many are succumbing to 'black foot', a disease caused by drinking contaminated well water. The only 'cure' is to amputate the afflicted limb, and to avoid drinking the contaminated water. Many in the village were already sick, and few could afford to have tap-water installed. At the center of the story is Ah Chung, who lives with his grandfather, who has already lost one leg to 'black foot'. In the same village also live an opera family, who are finding things increasingly difficult there, an oyster farmer, who complains that his oysters are being poisoned by a nearby pharmaceutical plant, and an assortment of children who enjoy swimming in the sea, and who bully Ah Chung. A significant portion of the action also takes place in the village school, where Ah Chung is having trouble keeping up with the fees.

Cast

Suzanne Shu-shen Hsiao

Shih-huang Chen

Li Tian-Lu

Ko I-chen

Tang Mei-yun

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Such a life in Mexico?+

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Is Such a life on Netflix?+

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How long is Such a life?+

Such a life has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in Such a life?+

Such a life stars Suzanne Shu-shen Hsiao, Shih-huang Chen, Li Tian-Lu, Ko I-chen and Tang Mei-yun.

When did Such a life come out?+

Such a life is a 1997 movie directed by Chang Chih-yung.

What genre is Such a life?+

Such a life is Drama and History film.

Who directed Such a life?+

Such a life was directed by Chang Chih-yung.