---
title: "To Live"
year: 1994
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/to-live-1994"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 31439
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 133
community_rating: 8.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# To Live (1994) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/to-live-1994

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

To Live is a film first released in 1994. Catalogued under Drama, Romance, War. Produced and broadcast by Shanghai Film Studio, Era International Ltd. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A married couple endures tumultuous events in mid-20th century mainland China."

### Why Watch
- explores mid-20th century mainland china
- follows a married couple's journey

### Caveats & Content Note
- deals with tumultuous historical events
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains themes of war and dramatic historical upheaval.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, historical, emotional, serious

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/to-live-1994#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Zhang Yimou
- **Networks / Studios**: Shanghai Film Studio, Era International Ltd

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the title of the film?
The film is titled To Live.

### Q: When was the film released in the US?
The film was released on 09/30/1994 in the US.

### Q: What genres are associated with the film?
The film is associated with drama, romance, and war genres.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime of the film is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

### Q: Who are the main characters featured in the synopsis?
The main characters featured are a married couple named Fugui and Jiazhen.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [To Live — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/31439)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*