Love Will Tear Us Apart (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1999, Love Will Tear Us Apart is a drama and romance film directed by Nelson Yu Lik-wai, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. The film gets under the skin of a very marginalized group: recent immigrants to Hong Kong from Mainland China. Belying the expectation that they will belong in a territory now returned to China's sovereignty, they find themselves lonely, frustrated, poor, and employable only in the most menial jobs, from elevator service staff to prostitution.
Who’s in it. Love Will Tear Us Apart stars Tony Leung Ka-fai as Ah Jian, Lü Liping as Ah Yan, Wang Ning as Yan Ying and Rolf Chow as Ah Chun.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Love Will Tear Us Apart 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 Love Will Tear Us Apart page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love Will Tear Us Apart tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love Will Tear Us Apart (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love Will Tear Us Apart change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Love Will Tear Us Apart worth watching?
- Love Will Tear Us Apart holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Love Will Tear Us Apart?
- Love Will Tear Us Apart stars Tony Leung Ka-fai, Lü Liping, Wang Ning and Rolf Chow.
- When was Love Will Tear Us Apart released?
- Love Will Tear Us Apart was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.