A Borrowed Life (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1995, A Borrowed Life is a drama film directed by Wu Nien-Jen, running about 167 minutes.
What it’s about. Sega's children, born into post-war Chinese rule, can't relate to their father's love for Japanese culture, having grown up under Japanese rule before WWII.
Who’s in it. A Borrowed Life stars Tsai Chen-Nan as Sega, Jun Fu as Wen-Jian, Ing-How Tan as ER Doctor and Akio Chen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, A Borrowed Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Borrowed Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Borrowed Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Borrowed Life (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Borrowed Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Borrowed Life worth watching?
- A Borrowed Life holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Borrowed Life?
- A Borrowed Life stars Tsai Chen-Nan, Jun Fu, Ing-How Tan, Akio Chen and Yung-Feng Lee.
- When was A Borrowed Life released?
- A Borrowed Life was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 167 minutes.