The Inspired Island: A Life That Sings
2014, Chinese. Directed by Chen Hwai-en.
How have one poet and his single book of poetry from the last century continued to inspire people today? A Life That Sings follows the legendary poet Ya Hsien from Vancouver to Nanyan, to the mobile library from his childhood and to the basement of his current home. Through his collection of books and love letters, the film unearths the treasure trove abound with stories of Ya Hsien's life.
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- 2h 23m
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- Language
- Chinese
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- Released
- 18 October 2014
- Original title
- 他們在島嶼寫作：如歌的行板
- Country
- Taiwan
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The Inspired Island: Home In Two Cities
2011
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The Inspired Island: The Man behind the Book
2011
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The Inspired Island: Towards the Completion of a Poem
2011
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The Inspired Island: The Untrammeled Traveler
2011
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The Inspired Island: Port of Mists
2011
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The Inspired Island: The Coming of Tulku
2011 · 8.0/10
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The Inspired Island: Multiflorate Splendour
2015
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The Inspired Island: My City
2015
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The Inspired Island: 1918
2015 · 8.0/10
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The Inspired Island: A Lifetime In Chinese Literature
2015
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The Inspired Island: Unfulfilled Dreams
2020 · 8.0/10
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The Inspired Island: A Lean Soul
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The Inspired Island: A Life That Sings: quick answers
What should I watch before The Inspired Island: A Life That Sings?
Watch The Inspired Island: Towards the Completion of a Poem (2011), The Inspired Island: The Untrammeled Traveler (2011), The Inspired Island: Port of Mists (2011), and The Inspired Island: The Coming of Tulku (2011) first, plus 2 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The Inspired Island: A Life That Sings?
Next in the series: The Inspired Island: Multiflorate Splendour (2015), The Inspired Island: My City (2015), and The Inspired Island: 1918 (2015).
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How long is The Inspired Island: A Life That Sings?
The Inspired Island: A Life That Sings runs 143 minutes (2h 23m).
Does The Inspired Island: A Life That Sings have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Inspired Island: A Life That Sings on?
The Inspired Island: A Life That Sings isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 October 2014. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Inspired Island: A Life That Sings?
If you liked The Inspired Island: A Life That Sings, try Come See Me in the Good Light, Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski, Gilbert.
Who directed The Inspired Island: A Life That Sings?
The Inspired Island: A Life That Sings (2014) was directed by Chen Hwai-en.