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Yi Yi

7.920002h 54mNRMovieDrama

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.

DirectorEdward Yang
WriterEdward Yang
ProducersNaoko Tsukeda·Shin'ya Kawai

Where to watch

Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Edward Yang

WNWu Nien-jen
Wu Nien-jen
NJ
IOIssey Ogata
Issey Ogata
Mr. Ota
EYElaine Jin Yan-Ling
Elaine Jin Yan-Ling
Min-Min
KLKelly Lee
Kelly Lee
Ting-Ting
JCJonathan Chang
Jonathan Chang
Yang-Yang
CHChen Hsi-sheng
Chen Hsi-sheng
A-Di
KSKo Su-yun
Ko Su-yun
Sherry Chang-Breitner
MTMichael Tao
Michael Tao
Dada
SHSuzanne Shu-shen Hsiao
Suzanne Shu-shen Hsiao
Xiao-Yan
ALAdriene Lin
Adriene Lin
Lili
CY
Chang Yu-pang
Fatty
TRTang Ru-Yun
Tang Ru-Yun
Grandma

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Yi Yi — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Yi Yi?

Yi Yi is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Yi Yi on Netflix?

No, Yi Yi is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Yi Yi on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Yi Yi isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Yi Yi for free?

Yi Yi is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.