The Lovers (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1994, The Lovers is a fantasy, drama, family and romance film directed by Tsui Hark, running about 107 minutes. “Life is fleeting as a butterfly.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 3A.D., during the Eastern Jin Dynasty, parents dress a very pretty, very privileged girl like a boy so she may be educated in a local boarding school. There, she falls in love with a poor, but handsome and industrious young man, but their short love affair ends in disaster.
Who’s in it. The Lovers stars Charlie Yeung Choi-Nei as Chu Ying Tai, Nicky Wu as Liang Shan-po, Carrie Ng Ka-Lai as Ying-tai's Mother and Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong as Ying-tai's Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The 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 Lovers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lovers tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lovers (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lovers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lovers worth watching?
- The Lovers holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lovers?
- The Lovers stars Charlie Yeung Choi-Nei, Nicky Wu, Carrie Ng Ka-Lai, Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong and Lau Shun.
- When was The Lovers released?
- The Lovers was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.