Desire (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 10

Released in 1959, Desire is a drama film directed by Doe Ching.
What it’s about. A Shaw Brothers drama starring Linda Lin Dai and Peter Chen Ho.
Who’s in it. Desire stars Linda Lin Dai as Guang Mei Hsi, Peter Chen Ho as Peter Lu, Yu Chuan as Guang Ying Hsi and Paul Chang Chung as Li Chung Sheng, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Desire sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desire (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Desire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Desire worth watching?
- Desire holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Desire?
- Desire stars Linda Lin Dai, Peter Chen Ho, Yu Chuan, Paul Chang Chung and Li Kuo-Hua.
- When was Desire released?
- Desire was released in 1959.