Be There or Be Square
1998, Chinese. Directed by Feng Xiaogang.
The story of two Chinese immigrants' struggles in America. Yuan Liu has lived in LA for years. He has no stable job, no family and lives in a wagon. He seems content with his life until the day he meets Qing Li, a woman with the big "American dream".
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
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Details
- Released
- 25 December 1998
- Original title
- 不见不散
- Country
- China
- Written by
- Xiao Yang Gu, Feng Xiaogang
- Box office
- $5.9M
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Be There or Be Square: quick answers
What should I watch before Be There or Be Square?
Watch The Dream Factory (1997) first.
What comes after Be There or Be Square?
Next in the series: Sorry Baby (1999).
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How long is Be There or Be Square?
Be There or Be Square runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does Be There or Be Square have a post-credits scene?
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Be There or Be Square parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Be There or Be Square on?
Be There or Be Square isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 December 1998. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Be There or Be Square?
If you liked Be There or Be Square, try ¿Quieres ser mi hijo?, Finding Mr. Right, Playing It Cool.
Who directed Be There or Be Square?
Be There or Be Square (1998) was directed by Feng Xiaogang and stars Ge You, Xu Fan, Bobby C. King.