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The Legend of the Purple Hairpin

19771h 53mMovieDramaMusic

Based in Chinese opera, the film tells the story of a young scholar in the Tang Dynasty, Li Yi who travels to the capital Changan to take the national civil examination. During the Lantern Festival, he encounters Huo Xiaoyu in the night…

DirectorLee Tit

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Cast · Directed by Lee Tit

LK
Lung Kim-Sang
MS
Mui Suet See
JK
Jue Kim-Daan
YS
Yin Suet-Fan
LPLeung Sing Poh
Leung Sing Poh
LTLiang Tsi-Pak
Liang Tsi-Pak
WF
Wan Fei-Yin
LF
Lee Fung
CSChu Siu-Boh
Chu Siu-Boh
HLHelena Law Lan
Helena Law Lan

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The Legend of the Purple Hairpin — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Legend of the Purple Hairpin?

The Legend of the Purple Hairpin isn't streaming anywhere in Philippines yet.

Is The Legend of the Purple Hairpin on Netflix?

No, The Legend of the Purple Hairpin is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026.

Is The Legend of the Purple Hairpin on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Legend of the Purple Hairpin isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now.

Where can I watch The Legend of the Purple Hairpin for free?

The Legend of the Purple Hairpin isn't streaming in Philippines yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Legend of the Purple Hairpin?

The Legend of the Purple Hairpin hasn't started streaming in Philippines yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 2, 1977. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.