My Wife Is 18 (2002): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2002, My Wife Is 18 is a comedy and romance film directed by James Yuen, running about 104 minutes.

What it’s about. After finishing the open examination for Form 5 students and applying for an adult identity card, Yoyo, eighteen, departs for London to meet a guy introduced by her well-meaning parents in Britain. The guy, named Cheung, is in his thirties. Yoyo's and Cheung's grandfathers were wartime buddies. They swore to have their unborn babies get married when they grew up. However, the babies turned out to be both women. The two women are now mothers. They come across each other again and want to make their fathers' wish come true, so they arrange for Yoyo and Cheung to meet in London. Yoyo and Cheung promise to get marry in order to please their mothers. But on the wedding day, they also sign a divorce agreement which is effective one year after their marriage.

Who’s in it. My Wife Is 18 stars Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin as Thirteen Cheung, Charlene Choi Chuek-Yin as Yoyo Ma, Stephanie Che Yuen-Yuen as Ms Lau and Bernice Liu Bik-Yee as Ms Lee, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, My Wife Is 18 has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Wife Is 18 page.

If you liked it. Fans of My Wife Is 18 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.