Yi Yi
2000, Chinese. Directed by Edward Yang.
We never live the same day twice.
Each member of a family in Taipei asks hard questions about life's meaning as they live through everyday quandaries. NJ is morose: his brother owes him money, his mother is in a coma, his wife suffers a spiritual crisis when she finds her life a blank and his business partners make bad decisions.
- Runtime
- 2h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- NR
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8.0/10 from 725 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Yi Yi
Yi Yi isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 20 September 2000
- Original title
- 一一
- Country
- Taiwan, Japan
- Written by
- Edward Yang
- Box office
- $1.5M
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Yi Yi: quick answers
Is Yi Yi worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 725 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Yi Yi?
Yi Yi runs 174 minutes (2h 54m).
Does Yi Yi have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Yi Yi. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Yi Yi parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Yi Yi is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Yi Yi on?
Yi Yi isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Yi Yi?
If you liked Yi Yi, try Taipei Story, Vive L'Amour, The Time to Live and the Time to Die.
Who directed Yi Yi?
Yi Yi (2000) was directed by Edward Yang and stars Wu Nien-jen, Issey Ogata, Elaine Jin Yan-Ling.