Death and the Maiden (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film
Released in 1987, Death and the Maiden is a drama film directed by Lin Hongtong, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Tian Geng suffers from liver cancer and is told he has less than three months to live. A former lover takes care of him at the hospital, but he is unconsolable. However, his outlook changes when he meets a girl at hospital who lost her leg to disease at a young age and is in danger of losing her other leg, and has also lost all hope.
Who’s in it. Death and the Maiden stars Liu Qiong as Tian Geng, Zuo Ling as Bei and Jiang Yunhui as Wang Wanyi.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death and the Maiden page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death and the Maiden tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death and the Maiden (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Death and the Maiden change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Death and the Maiden?
- Death and the Maiden stars Liu Qiong, Zuo Ling and Jiang Yunhui.
- When was Death and the Maiden released?
- Death and the Maiden was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.