Butterfly Lovers


1h 47m 1994

Brief Synopsis

Chu Ying-tai is sent to college to polish up before marrying off to a wealthy family. Disguised as a boy, the only way to be accepted to school, Chu quickly develops a close friendship with classmate Liang Shan-po. When her true identity is revealed, they fall passionately in love, ripping at each o

Film Details

Also Known As
Leung Tsuk
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Romance
Release Date
1994
Production Company
Film Workshop Company; Orange Sky Golden Harvest

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 47m

Synopsis

Chu Ying-tai is sent to college to polish up before marrying off to a wealthy family. Disguised as a boy, the only way to be accepted to school, Chu quickly develops a close friendship with classmate Liang Shan-po. When her true identity is revealed, they fall passionately in love, ripping at each other's soul and wanting to have a life on earth of love and matrimony. Their dream is shattered by Chu's class-conscious parents. On the eve of Chu's arranged marriage, Liang dies of deep sorrow. And Chu makes the ultimate decision and elopes with her lover, to the eternal world where they can forever be together.

Film Details

Also Known As
Leung Tsuk
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Romance
Release Date
1994
Production Company
Film Workshop Company; Orange Sky Golden Harvest

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 47m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1994

Released in United States 1995

Shown at 1995 Festival Hong Kong in New York City (Cinema Village) August 11 - September 7, 1995.

Released in United States 1994

Released in United States 1995 (Shown at 1995 Festival Hong Kong in New York City (Cinema Village) August 11 - September 7, 1995.)