The Lovers
“Life is fleeting as a butterfly.”
In 337 A.D., during the Eastern Jin Dynasty, parents dress a very pretty, very privileged girl like a boy so she may be educated in a local boarding school. There, she falls in love with a poor, but handsome and industrious young man.
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About The Lovers
The Lovers is a 1994 cn-language romance, drama and family film directed by Tsui Hark. The cast is led by Charlie Yeung Choi-nei, Nicky Wu, Carrie Ng Ka-lai. It has a runtime of 1h 47m.
The Lovers was produced by Film Workshop, Paragon Films, and Orange Sky Golden Harvest and made in Hong Kong. It was released on August 13, 1994.
- Director
- Tsui Hark
- Writers
- Tsui Hark, Sharon Hui
- Release date
- August 13, 1994
- Original language
- cn
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Production
- Film Workshop, Paragon Films, Orange Sky Golden Harvest
The Lovers cast & crew
The Lovers was directed by Tsui Hark and written by Tsui Hark and Sharon Hui.
The cast features Charlie Yeung Choi-nei as Chu Ying Tai, Nicky Wu as Liang Shan Po, Carrie Ng Ka-lai as Ying Tai's Mother, Elvis Tsui Kam-kong as Ying Tai's Father, Lau Shun as Cheung-Kwai, and Sun Xing as Monk.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Raymond Wong Ying-Wah, cinematography is by David Chung, and it was produced by Tsui Hark and Raymond Chow.
Is The Lovers worth watching?
At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy romance, drama, and family, The Lovers is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Lovers
Charlie Yeung Choi-nei
Chu Ying Tai
Nicky Wu
Liang Shan Po
Carrie Ng Ka-lai
Ying Tai's Mother
Elvis Tsui Kam-kong
Ying Tai's Father
Lau Shun
Cheung-Kwai
Sun Xing
Monk
Vickey Liu
Madam Yuen
Shen Hai-Rong
Madam Leung
Peter Ho Yun-tung
Ting Mong Chun
April Hou
The Lovers — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Lovers in United States?
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▸What language is The Lovers in?
The Lovers is originally in cn. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Lovers?
The Lovers runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).
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