To Live (1994)
Kernel Score: 87% · 364 ratings
Genres: Drama, Romance, War
Released: 1994-05-18
Runtime: 133 minutes
Overview
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 parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that To Live is an unrated Chinese historical drama following a family's hardships through decades of political upheaval, including child abuse themes.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Depicts hardship and abuse amid turbulent historical events including war and revolution.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
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
To Live FAQ
Is To Live good?
To Live has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 364 audience ratings.
Is To Live OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that To Live is an unrated Chinese historical drama following a family's hardships through decades of political upheaval, including child abuse themes.
What movies are like To Live?
If you liked To Live, try Red Sorghum, Shanghai Express, Farewell My Concubine and Cold War.