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8.7 / 10(3 votes)IMDb19911h 41mHong Kong

This Thing Called Love

婚姻勿語

Synopsis

Song Zhaoren and his wife Xin Ke’er have been married for three years. On the surface, their life seems happy, but in reality their relationship is already in crisis. One day, Zhaoren confesses to Ke’er that he has fallen in love with a music teacher and decides to get a divorce. Struck by this blow, Ke’er is forced to learn to live independently and also begins a new romance. When Zhaoren learns that she has found a new boyfriend, he feels both relieved and inexplicably jealous. Will this couple be able to mend their broken relationship?

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Lee Chi-Ngai
Screenplay & Story
Lee Chi-Ngai
Original Title
婚姻勿語
Country of Origin
Hong Kong
Spoken Languages
Cantonese
Runtime
1h 41m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Lee Chi-Ngai

Screenplay & Story

Lee Chi-Ngai

Director of Photography

Lee Kin-Keung

Producers

Jacob Cheung Chi-Leung

Department Leadership Roster

Jacob Cheung Chi-Leung

Jacob Cheung Chi-Leung

Producer

Lee Chi-Ngai

Lee Chi-Ngai

Director

Lee Chi-Ngai

Lee Chi-Ngai

Writer

Lee Kin-Keung

Director of Photography

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Thing Called Love

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is This Thing Called Love about?

Song Zhaoren and his wife Xin Ke’er have been married for three years. On the surface, their life seems happy, but in reality their relationship is already in crisis. One day, Zhaoren confesses to Ke’er that he has fallen in love with a music teacher and decides to get a divorce. Struck by this blow, Ke’er is forced to learn to live independently and also begins a new romance. When Zhaoren learns that she has found a new boyfriend, he feels both relieved and inexplicably jealous. Will this couple be able to mend their broken relationship?

Who directed This Thing Called Love?

This Thing Called Love was directed by Lee Chi-Ngai.

Who stars in This Thing Called Love?

The principal cast of This Thing Called Love includes Tony Leung Ka-fai, Cecilia Yip Tung, Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam, Derek Yee Tung-Sing, Jacob Cheung Chi-Leung.

When was This Thing Called Love released and how long is it?

This Thing Called Love was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.