Three Times (2006): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Three Times is a 2006 romantic drama directed by Hsiao-hsien Hou. It runs 2 hours and earned $581,875 worldwide. Critics gave it 82 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Hsiao-hsien Hou
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- IFC Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Three Times About?
The premise of Three Times without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Three interconnected stories explore themes of love and longing across different periods. In 1966, a solitary soldier experiences a brief but intense connection at a pool hall. The year 1911 finds a Taiwanese courtesan navigating a difficult choice between romance and survival amidst Japanese occupation. Finally, in 2005, a singer grapples with a critical decision concerning her artistic inspiration and career ambitions, as these separate narratives subtly intertwine.
Three Times Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- taipei taiwan
- shanghai china
- soldier
- 1910s
- actress plays multiple characters
- actor plays multiple characters
- time
- singer
- freedom
- bar
- playing pool
- letter
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- three stories
- photographer
- brothel
- travel
- communication
- longing
- writer
- cell phone
- computer
- courtesan
- concubine
- bisexual
- intertitle
- episodic structure
- id
- epileptic
- helmet
- meaninglessness
- mercenary
- entertainer
- unfulfilment
- pigtails
- ponytail
- curtain
- braids
- hostess
- loneliness
- subtitles
- friendship
- performance
- monitor
- void
- technology
- performer
- washroom
- balcony
- making out
- briefcase
The Director of Three Times
Directed by Hsiao-hsien Hou.
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Director Hsiao-hsien Hou
More from Hsiao-hsien Hou
More films directed by Hsiao-hsien Hou, best-rated first: Flight of the Red Balloon, Café Lumière, Flowers of Shanghai and The Assassin.
Three Times Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Three Times 82 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 82 Metascore
User score 7.7
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TMDB 70% User score
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Three Times Plot Summary
What happens in Three Times from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the sweltering summer of 1966, amidst the chaos of the Cultural Revolution tearing through mainland China, a different kind of turmoil was unfolding in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It was here that Chen, a young soldier on leave, found himself captivated by the enigmatic May, who served customers at a lively pool hall. Their initial encounter was marked by a game of chance and skill, which eventually transformed into a delicate dance of attraction, characterized by stolen glances and soft whispers amid the clattering of balls and the joyous laughter of patrons. When May prepared to lock up for the night, Chen’s promise to write her a letter before he returned to his station ignited a flicker of anticipation in her heart.
Full summary
The whole story of Three Times, scene by scene
Three Times Box Office
Three Times grossed $581,875 worldwide. $151,922 came from the US and Canada and $429,953 (74%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$581.9K
- US & Canada
- $151.9K
- International
- $430K
Three Times Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Three Times.
How Well Do You Know Three Times?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which year is the first segment of 'Three Times' set?
Cars in Three Times
17 cars on screen, including the 2004 Nissan Cefiro and the 2001 Toyota Corolla Altis.
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2004 Nissan Cefiro Minor role -
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1993 CMC Varica Background role
Three Times Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “最好的时光” and “Zui hao de shi guang”.
- Also known as
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- 最好的时光
- Zui hao de shi guang
- 쓰리 타임즈
- Три времени
- Tiempos de Amor
- Juventud y Libertad
- שלוש פעמים
- Temps d'amor, joventut i llibertat
- Três Tempos
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Three Times FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Three Times, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Three Times?
Three Times runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Three Times released?
Three Times was released on April 26, 2006.
Who directed Three Times?
Three Times was directed by Hsiao-hsien Hou.
More films by Hsiao-hsien Hou How much did Three Times make at the box office?
Three Times grossed $581,875 worldwide ($151,922 domestic, $429,953 international).
How is Three Times rated?
Three Times has 82 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Does Three Times have a post-credit scene?
No. Three Times has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Three Times in?
The original language of Three Times is Chinese.
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