

Three Times
2005-10-27 · 130 min · ★ 6.9
In three separate segments, set respectively in 1966, 1911, and 2005, three love stories unfold between three sets of characters, under three different periods of Taiwanese history and governance.
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- Directors
- Hou Hsiao-hsien
- Production companies
- Sino Movie, Orly Films, Paradis Films
- Countries
- Taiwan, France
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Shu QiMay / Courtesan / Jing
Chang ChenChen / Mr. Chang / Zhen
Lawrence Ko
Wang Chih-chengTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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