Wu Yen (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2001, Wu Yen is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Johnnie To, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. Lost in the woods, the Emperor Qi (Anita Mui) stumbles across local chief Wu Yen, his predestined bride, only to accidentally free a promiscuous fox fairy who promptly falls in love with both of them, changing between man and woman to clumsily woo each, setting the scene for a constantly shifting triangle with the emperor torn between both the fox fairy and Wu Yen and the fox fairy after whichever one will agree to marry her/him first.
Who’s in it. Wu Yen stars Sammi Cheng as Chung Wu Yen, Anita Mui as Emperor Qi / Ancestor Huan, Cecilia Cheung as Yin Chun / Fairy Enchantress and Raymond Wong Ho-Yin as Rebel Wu Tsi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Wu Yen 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 Wu Yen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wu Yen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wu Yen (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wu Yen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wu Yen worth watching?
- Wu Yen holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wu Yen?
- Wu Yen stars Sammi Cheng, Anita Mui, Cecilia Cheung, Raymond Wong Ho-Yin and Lam Suet.
- When was Wu Yen released?
- Wu Yen was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.