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The Lovers

7.319941h 47mMovieRomanceDramaFamily

In 337 A.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.

DirectorTsui Hark
WritersTsui Hark·Sharon Hui
ProducersTsui Hark·Raymond Chow

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Cast · Directed by Tsui Hark

CCCharlie Yeung Choi-Nei
Charlie Yeung Choi-Nei
Chu Ying Tai
NWNicky Wu
Nicky Wu
Liang Shan Po
CKCarrie Ng Ka-Lai
Carrie Ng Ka-Lai
Ying Tai's Mother
EKElvis Tsui Kam-Kong
Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong
Ying Tai's Father
LSLau Shun
Lau Shun
Cheung-Kwai
SXSun Xing
Sun Xing
Monk
VLVickey Liu
Vickey Liu
Madam Yuen
SHShen Hai-Rong
Shen Hai-Rong
Madam Leung
PHPeter Ho
Peter Ho
Ting Mong Chun
AHApril Hou
April Hou

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The Lovers — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Lovers?

The Lovers isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Lovers on Netflix?

No, The Lovers is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026.

Is The Lovers on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Lovers isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Lovers for free?

The Lovers isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Lovers?

The Lovers hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around October 1, 1994. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.