# The Lovers (1994)

> A privileged young woman disguised as a boy finds profound love with a poor scholar, only for social barriers to turn their brief romance into legend.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/49578

## Facts

- Runtime: 107 min
- Genres: Romance, Drama, Family, Fantasy
- Director: Tsui Hark
- Cast: Charlie Yeung Choi-Nei, Nicky Wu, Carrie Ng Ka-Lai, Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong, Lau Shun, Sun Xing, Vickey Liu, Shen Hai-Rong
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110340/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: wistful, tender, passionate, romantic evenings, sad movie nights

## Synopsis

A forbidden romance blossoms in a world where love defies societal norms and expectations.

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