To Live, a powerful and poignant Chinese drama set in the 1940s and spanning several decades, follows the tumultuous life of Xu Fugui, a compulsive gambler who loses everything, including his family and fortune. The movie takes the audience on an emotional journey as Fugui, his wife Jiazhen, and their children face the harsh realities of life during a time of political and social upheaval. The film masterfully weaves together themes of love, loss, family, friendship, sacrifice, redemption, and survival as the characters navigate their way through war, revolution, and personal struggles. Despite facing numerous challenges, Fugui never loses hope, holding onto the belief that he can turn his life around and provide for his loved ones. To Live features stunning performances from a talented cast, including Ge You, Gong Li, Liu Tianchi, Xiao Cong, Zhang Lu, Fei Dengla, Jiang Wu, Ni Dahongm, and Guo Tao. The film's cinematography captures the beauty and struggle of rural China during a time of immense change and upheaval. With its rich setting., memorable characters, high production values, cultural significance,1 and impact, To Live is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences around the world.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as To Live include Legends of the Fall, Talk of Angels, All Things Fair, Ride with the Devil, The English Patient, Map of the Human Heart.

To Live was released in theaters on September 30, 1994.