Lover at Large (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film
Released in 1991, Lover at Large is a fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Alexander Chan, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Sheila returns to Hong Kong for a summer reunion with her parents. However, she is distressed by her parents' quarrels. From their quarrels, Sheila soon finds out that her mother's, Myunt, love affair with an actor, Ho, in the past. Ho loved Myunt dearly. He even killed himself to protect her reputation. Sheila arranges a seance meeting between Ho and her mother. Something goes wrong and Ho is stranded in the human world. Gradually, Sheila falls in love with Ho. To her great dismay, Ho shows his love to Myunt only. Sheila thus helps him to be with Myunt again. Sheila's father is outraged. He calls on all celestial powers to send Ho back to the other world. Sheila throws herself to protect him. She is killed. In order to give Sheila a new life, Ho promises to return to ghost land and gives up any chance of a new incarnation, then Sheila revives.
Who’s in it. Lover at Large stars Sharla Cheung as Lily Lam, Sheila Chan Suk-Lan as Yan Yan, David Ng as Leung Ho and David Wu Dai-Wai as Leung Ho, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lover at Large page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lover at Large 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 Lover at Large (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lover at Large change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Lover at Large?
- Lover at Large stars Sharla Cheung, Sheila Chan Suk-Lan, David Ng, David Wu Dai-Wai and Gabriel Wong.
- When was Lover at Large released?
- Lover at Large was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.