The Truth About Jane and Sam (1999): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1999, The Truth About Jane and Sam is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Derek Yee Tung-Sing, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. Sam, a fresh graduate from Singapore, works as a journalist in Hong Kong to gain wider exposure in life. He chances upon Jane, an intriguing mainland girl who lives a wayward, depraved life on the streets of Hong Kong. Because of her previous experiences in life, she is highly distrustful of men and spends her days smoking, taking drugs and booze. Sam, from a rich Singapore family, finds his social view broadened as he spends time with Jane in an effort to capture a good feature story. What started out as fascination over her for a cover story develops into a heart-warming love story. The two fall in love but their love is tested under the harsh light of societal comparisons.

Who’s in it. The Truth About Jane and Sam stars Peter Ho as Sam, Fann Wong as Jane, Cheng Pei-pei as Sam's mother and Joe Cheung Tung-cho as Sam's father, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Truth About Jane and Sam has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Truth About Jane and Sam page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Truth About Jane and Sam tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.