4 out of 5 stars
"To Live" was recommended to me by a friend who heard I was reading the biography of Mao Tse Tung. The story follows the life of an average family starting in the 1940s in China and through the 1970s. It is great historical fiction, as you can see traumatic episodes in Chinese history like the "Great Leap Forward" and the "Cultural Revolution" take place through the eyes of those who have no idea what is going on.
The message of this movie to me was that life is precious, no matter how hard the adversity, trials and afflications you might have to go through. It was definitely an inspiring movie, though it is also heartbreaking at times.
I would recommend to anyone interested in Chinese history or a good foreign film.
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