Rest on Your Shoulder (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 4.7

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Released in 2011, Rest on Your Shoulder is a fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Jacob Cheung, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. In an unspecified time when epidemics run rampant, botanist Yan Guo and his fiance-assistant Baobao move to Moon Island, a nature reserve, to research the curing properties of rare plants. As is customary, they pray to the magical Eros Tree to cement their love, unaware that they have to undergo a severe trial, in which Baobao must remain unseen to Yan for three years in exchange for his life.

Who’s in it. Rest on Your Shoulder stars Chen Kun as Yan Guo, Gigi Leung as Yang Lin, Gwei Lun-mei as Bai Lan and Jiang Yiyan as Baobao, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Rest on Your Shoulder has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rest on Your Shoulder page.

If you liked it. Fans of Rest on Your Shoulder 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 Rest on Your Shoulder (2011)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rest on Your Shoulder change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Rest on Your Shoulder worth watching?
Rest on Your Shoulder holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Rest on Your Shoulder?
Rest on Your Shoulder stars Chen Kun, Gigi Leung, Gwei Lun-mei, Jiang Yiyan and Hui Shiu-Hung.
When was Rest on Your Shoulder released?
Rest on Your Shoulder was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.