A Roof with a View (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1993, A Roof with a View is a notable film directed by Tony Au, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Softcore star Veronica Yip Yuk-hing stars in this mainstream romantic melodrama, directed by Tony Au, as Hiu-tung, a naïve young wife who is forced to raise her child alone after her gangster husband skips town for Taiwan. Her next-door neighbor is Ching-man (Tony Leung Kar-fai), a cop still coming to terms with his partner's sudden, inexplicable suicide. Inevitably, the two begin to find solace in each other's company -- Ching-man even acting as a sort of surrogate father for her son -- and soon in each other's arms. Just as true love seems about to bloom, Hiu-tung's thuggish husband returns.
Who’s in it. A Roof with a View stars Veronica Yip Yuk-hing, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Ray Lui and Anita Lee Yuen-Wah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, A Roof with a View has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Roof with a View page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Roof with a View (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Roof with a View change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Roof with a View worth watching?
- A Roof with a View holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Roof with a View?
- A Roof with a View stars Veronica Yip Yuk-hing, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Ray Lui, Anita Lee Yuen-Wah and Lester Chan Chit-Man.
- When was A Roof with a View released?
- A Roof with a View was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.