The Lovers (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1994, The Lovers is a fantasy, drama, family and romance film directed by Tsui Hark, running about 107 minutes. “Life is fleeting as a butterfly.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 3A.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, but their short love affair ends in disaster.
Who’s in it. The Lovers stars Charlie Yeung as Chu Ying Tai, Nicky Wu as Liang Shan-po, Carrie Ng as Ying-tai's Mother and Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong as Ying-tai's Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Lovers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lovers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lovers tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lovers (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lovers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lovers worth watching?
- The Lovers holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lovers?
- The Lovers stars Charlie Yeung, Nicky Wu, Carrie Ng, Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong and Shun Lau.
- When was The Lovers released?
- The Lovers was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.