Don't Tell My Partner (1997): cast, story & where to watch

1997 · Film

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Released in 1997, Don't Tell My Partner is a comedy and drama film directed by Otto Chan Chi-Kin, running about 91 minutes.

What it’s about. The story of two friends and their different attitudes to women. Keith works in advertising and wants to marry his longtime girlfriend Wai but she is more intent on furthering her career as a photographer. His best friend David, a hairdresser, fools around and wants him to do the same and not be faithful to his girlfriend. When Keith is rebuffed by Wai, he is readily seduced by the new girl in the office Nancy. Meanwhile David falls for An An Yu but due to a misunderstanding with her brother he is warned to stay away. Things complicate and Keith becomes jealous of David whom he suspects of playing around with both Wai and Nancy. Inevitably their relationships with women suffer and they get their just dessert.

Who’s in it. Don't Tell My Partner stars Madoka Osawa as Nancy Lee, Tak Wai Tong as Wai, Jimmy Wong Shu-Kei as Keith Chow and Raymond Cho Wing-Lim, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Don't Tell My Partner page.

If you liked it. Fans of Don't Tell My Partner tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Don't Tell My Partner (1997)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Don't Tell My Partner change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Don't Tell My Partner?
Don't Tell My Partner stars Madoka Osawa, Tak Wai Tong, Jimmy Wong Shu-Kei, Raymond Cho Wing-Lim and Piu Kwan Gan.
When was Don't Tell My Partner released?
Don't Tell My Partner was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.