The Pretending Lovers (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2011, The Pretending Lovers is a comedy and romance film directed by Liu Fendou, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Wen Chen, an honest insurance company salesman, has traveled all the way from China to look for a woman named Lu Shen. The two have enjoyed a rather carefree relationship together, where Wen, being Lu's "fake boyfriend", eventually fell victim of her never-ending series of bizarre challenges. In Tromsø, Wen bumps into a taxi driver who recognizes Lu as "the Chinese girl in the mountains", and the two of them set out to find her.
Who’s in it. The Pretending Lovers stars Huang Bo as Chen, Jiang Yiyan as Shen Lu, Mo Zhang as Chen's Roommate and Xia Jiawei as Chen's Boss.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Pretending Lovers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pretending Lovers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pretending Lovers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pretending Lovers (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Pretending Lovers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Pretending Lovers worth watching?
- The Pretending Lovers holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Pretending Lovers?
- The Pretending Lovers stars Huang Bo, Jiang Yiyan, Mo Zhang and Xia Jiawei.
- When was The Pretending Lovers released?
- The Pretending Lovers was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.