Love in the River (1998): cast, story & where to watch

1998 · Film

Love in the River poster

Released in 1998, Love in the River is a comedy and drama film directed by Barry Chu, running about 99 minutes.

What it’s about. Ching is a voluptuous widow whose thre short marriages have each ended with her husbands dying due to unknown causes. To seek the truth, journalist Ho befriends Ching. Gradually Ho becomes addicted to the mysterious Ching, who can foretell his future. Ho now finds himself stepping into the same fatal trap as Ching's dead husbands, and is helpless to do anything to stop it.

Who’s in it. Love in the River stars Emily Kwan Bo-Wai, Mark Cheng Ho-Nam, Patrick Tam Yiu-Man and Simon Lui Yu-Yeung, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love in the River page.

If you liked it. Fans of Love in the River tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Love in the River (1998)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love in the River change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Love in the River?
Love in the River stars Emily Kwan Bo-Wai, Mark Cheng Ho-Nam, Patrick Tam Yiu-Man, Simon Lui Yu-Yeung and Teresa Ha Ping.
When was Love in the River released?
Love in the River was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.