Dear Tenant (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2020, Dear Tenant is a drama film directed by Cheng Yu-Chieh, running about 106 minutes. “An unbreakable bond.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. For the past five years, Lin has been looking after the son (Yo-you) and the elderly mother (Mrs Chou) of his deceased boyfriend (Li-wei). They live together like a family, and it is Lin’s way of remembering Li-wei - by continuing to be in the life he once had and loving the people he once loved. But when Mrs Chou passes away, her other son (Li-gang) returns from overseas and discovers that Mrs Chou’s property is passed on to Yo-you, who has been legally adopted by Lin. Li-gang contacts the police, accusing Lin of killing his mother. As the ensuing investigation continues, more and more evidence mounts against Lin...
Who’s in it. Dear Tenant stars Mok Chi-Yee as Lin, Grace Chen Shu-Fang as Grandma / Mrs. Chou, Bai Run-yin as Yo-Yu and Jack Yao as Li-Wei, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Dear Tenant has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dear Tenant page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dear Tenant tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dear Tenant (2020)?
- In GB, Dear Tenant is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dear Tenant worth watching?
- Dear Tenant holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dear Tenant?
- Dear Tenant stars Mok Chi-Yee, Grace Chen Shu-Fang, Bai Run-yin, Jack Yao and Jay Shih.
- When was Dear Tenant released?
- Dear Tenant was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.