# Yi Yi (2000) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/yi-yi-2000/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 90% |
| Editorial Rating | 98/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 93% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 93/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.1/10 |
| Director | Edward Yang |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 174 min |
| Festival premiere | Golden Horse 2000 |

## Quick answer

Yi Yi (2000) earns a 90% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick. Edward Yang’s family epic is a cathedral of everyday Taiwanese life — births, deaths, and the spaces between. Metascore 93/100. Directed by Edward Yang.

## Celluloid verdict

Edward Yang’s family epic is a cathedral of everyday Taiwanese life — births, deaths, and the spaces between.

## Synopsis

A Taipei family faces personal and moral uncertainty as everyday events test their relationships and sense of purpose.

## Cast

Wu Nien-jen, Issey Ogata, Elaine Jin Yan-Ling, Kelly Lee, Jonathan Chang, Chen Hsi-sheng, Ko Su-yun, Michael Tao, Suzanne Shu-shen Hsiao, Adriene Lin

## Accolades

Premiered at Golden Horse 2000.

## Where to watch

Global: The Criterion Channel
the United States: The Criterion Channel
Japan: Netflix

## Common questions

**Is Yi Yi worth watching?**
Yi Yi holds a 90% Celluloid Score. Edward Yang’s family epic is a cathedral of everyday Taiwanese life — births, deaths, and the spaces between.

**What is Yi Yi about?**
A Taipei family faces personal and moral uncertainty as everyday events test their relationships and sense of purpose.

**Who directed Yi Yi?**
Yi Yi (2000) was directed by Edward Yang.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Yi Yi?**
90% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (98/100), Metascore (93/100), Letterboxd (4.4/5), and IMDb (8.1/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Yi Yi?**
Yi Yi is streaming on The Criterion Channel; on The Criterion Channel in the United States; on Netflix in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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Reviewed and scored by Celluloid · Editor: Kaiser Khan (https://celluloidscore.com/author/kaiser-khan/)

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