A Time to Love (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2005, A Time to Love is a drama and romance film directed by Huo Jianqi, running about 113 minutes. “Seven long years passed. Can they still be together?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A love story that should not have happened. But the Great Cultural Revolution fathered it. As memorable as Romeo and Juliet, their love tied with the same intrusion from their families ¨C the hatred. Until one day, they watched Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. It inspires them. It gives their juiceless love story the hope for fruit. It brings them the determination to bridge through time setting aside the hatred. The same gives them a wait of 12 years. 12 years of changing time, changing era. Friends come and go. Songs sang become old. How much longer for their love can they hold? How much longer for their love with beautiful memory and unforgettable days can they hold?
Who’s in it. A Time to Love stars Zhao Wei as Qu Ran and Lu Yi as Hou Jia.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, A Time to Love 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 Time to Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Time to Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Time to Love (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Time to Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Time to Love worth watching?
- A Time to Love holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Time to Love?
- A Time to Love stars Zhao Wei and Lu Yi.
- When was A Time to Love released?
- A Time to Love was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.