To Live(1994)
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To Live Synopsis
Married couple Fugui and Jiazhen endure tumultuous events in mid-20th century mainland China as their personal fortunes move from wealthy landownership to peasantry.
To Live (1994) is a drama, romance and war film directed by Zhang Yimou, released on May 18, 1994 with a runtime of 2h 13m. It stars Ge You, Gong Li, Niu Ben and Guo Tao. Viewers rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 393 ratings.
- Director:
- Zhang Yimou
- Writers:
- Yu Hua, Lu Wei, Yu Hua
- Producers:
- Christophe Tseng, Funhong Kow, Yau Fook-Sang
- Cinematographer:
- Lü Yue
- Composer:
- Zhao Jiping
- Production:
- Shanghai Film Studio, Era International Ltd
- Status:
- Released
To Live (1994) Trailer
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To Live Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ge You
as Xu Fugui
Gong Li
as Xu Jiazhen
Niu Ben
as Town Chief
Guo Tao
as Chunsheng
Jiang Wu
as Wan Erxi
Ni Dahong
as Long'er
Liu Tianchi
as Xu Fengxia
Zhang Lu
as Young Fengxia
Dong Fei
as Xu Youqing
Huang Zongluo
as Fugui's Dad
Liu Yanjin
as Fugui's Mom
Li Lianyi
as Sgt. Lao Quan
Key crew
Directed by Zhang Yimou, written by Yu Hua, Lu Wei and Yu Hua, produced by Christophe Tseng, Funhong Kow and Yau Fook-Sang.
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To Live Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.1/10 from 393 ratings.
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To Live – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch To Live online?
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To Live (1994) is available to stream on FilmBox+. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in To Live?
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The main cast of To Live (1994) includes Ge You, Gong Li, Niu Ben, Guo Tao and Jiang Wu. The film was directed by Zhang Yimou. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was To Live released?
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To Live was released on May 18, 1994 and runs for 2h 13m.
Is To Live worth watching?
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To Live (1994) holds an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 393 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for To Live?
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Yes. The official To Live trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.