Lady in the Moon (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film
Released in 1966, Lady in the Moon is a fantasy film directed by Yuan Qiu-Feng, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Chang E is a fairy in the moon. One day she sneaks to the earth where she meets a talented archer, Hou Yi, and falls in love with him. At that time, there are nine suns in the sky and they cause serious droughts on earth. Chang then pleads with the Heavenly Empress for some magic arrows so that Hou can shoot down the spare suns. After that Hou becomes a king with overwhelming support from the people. Later, Hou becomes increasingly cruel and corrupt after ascending to the throne. He wages wars on neighbouring kingdoms and drives his people to extreme misery and hardships. Chang has tried to stop him but fails. At the end, she takes Hou’s magic arrows and returns to the moon.
Who’s in it. Lady in the Moon stars Betty Loh Ti as Lady in the Moon, Zhao Lei as Archer Hòu Yì, Jean Li Chih-An as Miss Jiang, Queen Jiang and Tin Ching as Feng Meng, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lady in the Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lady in the Moon 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 Lady in the Moon (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lady in the Moon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Lady in the Moon?
- Lady in the Moon stars Betty Loh Ti, Zhao Lei, Jean Li Chih-An, Tin Ching and Leung Yui.