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Timeless Romance (1998): Cast

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Timeless Romance is a 1998 romantic thriller directed by David Lai Tai-Wai, starring Tony Leung as Lau Yat Lo / Zhuge Liang, Tats Lau Yee-Tat and Bobby Yip Kin-Sang. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Timeless Romance (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Original language
Cantonese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Timeless Romance About?

The premise of Timeless Romance without spoilers.

Lau, a wounded police officer, meets his soulmate—a Korean actress recovering from a suicide attempt—in the emergency room. After she dies he refuses to let go, pursuing her case and joining odd allies like Tats Lau and Theresa Lee. A freak time‑rift sends them to the Three Kingdoms era, where Lau must fight to reclaim his love and return.

Timeless Romance Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • supernatural power
  • twin
  • psychotronic film
  • love
  • gender bender
  • time travel
  • murder
  • police officer
  • reincarnation
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Cast & crew

Timeless Romance Cast & Characters

Tony Leung leads the cast as Lau Yat Lo / Zhuge Liang, with Tats Lau Yee-Tat as Liu Bei and Bobby Yip Kin-Sang. Directed by David Lai Tai-Wai; 11 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from David Lai Tai-Wai

More films directed by David Lai Tai-Wai: Mahjong Dragon, Saviour of the Soul, Lost Souls and Runaway Blues.

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Timeless Romance Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Chiu si hung yiu oi” and “超时空要爱”.

Also known as
  • Chiu si hung yiu oi
  • 超时空要爱
  • 초시공애

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Timeless Romance FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Timeless Romance, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Timeless Romance?

Timeless Romance runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Timeless Romance released?

Timeless Romance was released on March 5, 1998.

Who directed Timeless Romance?

Timeless Romance was directed by David Lai Tai-Wai.

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Who is in the cast of Timeless Romance?

Timeless Romance stars Tony Leung as Lau Yat Lo / Zhuge Liang, Tats Lau Yee-Tat as Liu Bei and Bobby Yip Kin-Sang, among 11 credited actors.

Does Timeless Romance have a post-credit scene?

No. Timeless Romance has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Timeless Romance in?

The original language of Timeless Romance is Cantonese.

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