Their Private Lives (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film
Released in 1978, Their Private Lives is a notable film directed by Yang Chuan, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Ko Ming Chung, a wildly popular movie actor is having an illicit affair with similarly popular thespian Ai Ling. Though Ming Chung's wife quietly puts up with this infidelity, so long as he does not try to leave her, Ai Ling's spouse is less forgiving, a middle-aged oaf prone to violence. When the tabloids get wind of the liaison, the two secret lovers find themselves headline news throughout the colony. Ming Chung's wife soon starts to mount a media blitz, painting Ai Ling as a husband-stealing, home-wrecking shrew.
Who’s in it. Their Private Lives stars Chow Yun-fat as Ko Ming Chung, Liao Yung Hsiang as Chiang Ai Ling, Chen Hsi Lien as Pe Ming Chu and Lo Yuen as Liu Chiang Fen, among others.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Their Private Lives (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Their Private Lives change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Their Private Lives?
- Their Private Lives stars Chow Yun-fat, Liao Yung Hsiang, Chen Hsi Lien, Lo Yuen and David Lo Dai-Wai.
- When was Their Private Lives released?
- Their Private Lives was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.