The Merry Wife (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film
Released in 1972, The Merry Wife is a comedy and romance film directed by Kim Soo-yong, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Under false pretenses, Zhenzhen marries Mr. Lin, who happens to be her teacher. She wants to still study and wants to enroll in his school in Hong Kong. The head of the school agrees to this under the condition that they conceal the fact that they are married. Zhenzhen finds out right away that her husband is fawned over by the girls, they all have a crush on him, as also does the spinster librarian. However, Mr. Lin finds that that the boys in the school (they are late teens, 17 or so) really like Zhenzhen. This leads to hurt feelings, questions about fidelity and even, in Zhenzhen's case, innocuous dates with one of the boys who rides a motorcycle.
Who’s in it. The Merry Wife stars Ching Lee as Xu Zhenzhen, Ling Yun as Lin Min, Chang Pei-Shan as Qiu Zhengyu and Ling Ling as Huang Meichun, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Merry Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Merry Wife tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Merry Wife (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Merry Wife change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Merry Wife?
- The Merry Wife stars Ching Lee, Ling Yun, Chang Pei-Shan, Ling Ling and Ou-Yang Sha-Fei.
- When was The Merry Wife released?
- The Merry Wife was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.