The Jade and the Pearl (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2010, The Jade and the Pearl is a comedy and romance film directed by Janet Chun Siu-Chun, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. During her long journey to a foreign land for her dream marriage, Princess Yan (Charlene Choi) finds herself falling in love with General Cheng (Raymond Lam) who is leading the military escort. Regardless of their forbidden love, they exchange love tokens. However a sudden attack by a bandit gang changes their destiny. General Cheng was taken hostage by the female leader of the bandits, Zhu (Joey Yung) and he gradually falls in love with her. Drama continues to unfold as Cheng is faced with tough decisions.
Who’s in it. The Jade and the Pearl stars Raymond Lam Fung as Ching Hin, Charlene Choi Chuek-Yin as Princess Yin, Joey Yung Jo-Yee as Chuk Sam-leung and Alex Man Chi-Leung as King of the West, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Jade and the Pearl has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Jade and the Pearl page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Jade and the Pearl tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Jade and the Pearl (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Jade and the Pearl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Jade and the Pearl worth watching?
- The Jade and the Pearl holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Jade and the Pearl?
- The Jade and the Pearl stars Raymond Lam Fung, Charlene Choi Chuek-Yin, Joey Yung Jo-Yee, Alex Man Chi-Leung and Ti Lung.
- When was The Jade and the Pearl released?
- The Jade and the Pearl was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.