The Lovers_
"Life is fleeting as a butterfly."
In 3A.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.
Starring
Charlie Yeung Choi-Nei, Nicky Wu, Carrie Ng Ka-Lai
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Lovers was released 32 years ago in 1994.
Overview
In 3A.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. The...
The Lovers is a Romance, Drama, Family film with a runtime of 1h 47m.
CAST (10)
Charlie Yeung Choi-Nei
Chu Ying Tai
Nicky Wu
Liang Shan Po
Carrie Ng Ka-Lai
Ying Tai's Mother
Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong
Ying Tai's Father
Lau Shun
Cheung-Kwai
Sun Xing
Monk
HB
Hau Bing-Ying
Ingenue
Linda Liu
Madam Yuen
Shen Hai-Rong
Madam Leung
Peter Ho
Ting Mong Chun
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Lovers about?
In 3A.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.
How long is The Lovers?
The Lovers has a runtime of 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Who stars in The Lovers?
The cast of The Lovers includes Charlie Yeung Choi-Nei, Nicky Wu, Carrie Ng Ka-Lai, Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong, Lau Shun.
What is the rating of The Lovers?
The Lovers has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 27 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Romance
Drama
Family
Fantasy