To Live to Sing (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2019, To Live to Sing is a drama film directed by Johnny Ma, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Zhao Li manages a Sichuan Opera troupe that lives and performs together in a rundown theatre in the outskirts of Chengdu. When she receives an order of demolition, she hides the news, fearing that this could spell their end. Secretly, she wouldn’t mind stopping since their life has become harder over the years. But what else can she do? She also worries that her niece Dan Dan, their star, will leave them for a better future in the city. To keep her troupe “family” together, Zhao Li begins a search for a new theatre for them to both sing and live in. As she struggles with bureaucracy, the characters from the opera world that she uses to escape her troubles begin to seep into her real life…
Who’s in it. To Live to Sing stars Zhao Xiaoli as Zhao li, Gan Guidan as Dan Dan, Yan Xihu as Lao Wu and Yan Huanghe as Lao Er, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, To Live to Sing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch To Live to Sing page.
If you liked it. Fans of To Live to Sing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch To Live to Sing (2019)?
- In CA, To Live to Sing is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is To Live to Sing worth watching?
- To Live to Sing holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in To Live to Sing?
- To Live to Sing stars Zhao Xiaoli, Gan Guidan, Yan Xihu, Yan Huanghe and Deng Xiurong.
- When was To Live to Sing released?
- To Live to Sing was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.