Love Lingers On (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film
Released in 1957, Love Lingers On is a drama film directed by Tso Kea, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. Tso Kea was adroit in adapting film and literary classics from the West, organically transplanting stories and characters onto Chinese soil and nurturing them to glorious fruition. Love Lingers On is based on the gothic novel Wuthering Heights and Tso shepherds Emily Brontë's tale of profound passion, thwarted love and bitter vengefulness with a perfect balance of broad narrative strokes and delicate orchestration of mise-enscene. He wisely concentrates on the lead characters' simmering mental troubles, greatly enhanced by stars Cheung Ying and Mui Yee, who overcome glaring age differences with their characters to bring life to this saga of vivid emotions.
Who’s in it. Love Lingers On stars Cheung Ching, Cheung Ying, Chow Kwun-Ling and Man Lai, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love Lingers On page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love Lingers On tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love Lingers On (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love Lingers On change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Love Lingers On?
- Love Lingers On stars Cheung Ching, Cheung Ying, Chow Kwun-Ling, Man Lai and Hang Lee.
- When was Love Lingers On released?
- Love Lingers On was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.