The Second Woman (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2012, The Second Woman is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Carol Lai Miu-Suet, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. One suspects writer-director Carol Lai may have harboured some Black Swan ambitions with a tale that also centers around a stage practitioner who embarks on an unwitting destructive journey when playing a role to die for. The Second Woman, whose Chinese title Romance Riddle may hold better clues as to how this film developed, being more of a guessing game that threw constant clues rather than a overly romantic film about twins falling in love with a man who decided it's perfectly OK to string both women along, until he discovers that this spells double trouble.
Who’s in it. The Second Woman stars Shu Qi as Wai Heung / Wai Bo, Shawn Yue as Fong Yik Nan, Chen Shu as Amy and Niu Mengmeng as Fan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Second Woman 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 Second Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Second Woman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Second Woman (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Second Woman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Second Woman worth watching?
- The Second Woman holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Second Woman?
- The Second Woman stars Shu Qi, Shawn Yue, Chen Shu, Niu Mengmeng and Xi Meijuan.
- When was The Second Woman released?
- The Second Woman was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.