'Five Blind Dates': Air date, full cast, plot and how to stream Prime Video's romantic comedy movie
Movie name: Five Blind Dates
Platform: Prime Video
Date of release: February 12, 2024
Country of origin: Australia
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Run time: 1 hour 23 minutes
Director: Shawn Seet
Full cast list: Shuang Hu, Yoson An, Tzi Ma, Jon Prasida, Desmond Chiam, Ilai Swindells, Tiffany Wong, Renee Lim, Rob Collins, and Sara West
Ahead of Valentine's Day, Prime Video is set to release a heartwarming rom-com film, aiming to reignite the magic of love on your small screens. It is touted as the first feature film produced locally in Australia by Prime Video featuring an Asian-Australian cast.
Directed by Shawn Seet, renowned for his work on 'The Code' (2014) and 'Underbelly' (2008). Shuang Hu, the lead actor is also credited as a co-writer of the film alongside Nathan Ramos-Park.
What is the plot of 'Five Blind Dates'?
The plot revolves around Lia, a brilliant woman who embarks on a journey from her humble small-town origins to carve out a new life in the bustling city of Sydney. Using her grandmother’s inheritance, she establishes a Chinese teahouse in the city.
However, amid the challenges of maintaining her teahouse, Lia's fortunes take an unexpected turn when she encounters a fortune-teller at her sister's engagement celebration. The fortune-teller suggests that Lia's path to resolving both her business woes and finding her soulmate lies in embarking on a quest to experience five blind dates before her sister's wedding.
Spurred by the intriguing prophecy, Lia dives into the world of blind dates, crossing paths with a myriad of eligible bachelors in her quest to discover the one who could be her perfect match.
The official synopsis reads, "More focused on her business than finding love, Lia is forced to go on five blind dates set up by her family and best friend after she is told by a fortune teller that her love life and the success of her tea shop are intertwined."
'Five Blind Dates' main cast
Shuang Hu
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Taking on the central role of Lia in 'Five Blind Dates' is the talented Chinese-Australian actress Shuang Hu.
Shuang Hu made her television debut as Candy Law in the TV series 'The Family Law' (2016-19), captivating audiences with her performance. Subsequently, she garnered widespread acclaim for her contributions to Comedy Central's 'Ronny Chieng: International Student' (2018).
Yoson An
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Yoson An has garnered recognition for his roles in HBO Asia's mini-series 'Grace,' SBS TV's 'Dead Lucky,' and BBC's 'The Luminaries.' Beyond his acting, the young star is also a skilled martial artist, holding a black belt in Karate.
Following a decade-long career filled with intense performances, Yoson An is set to showcase his versatility in a pivotal role in Prime Video's upcoming romantic comedy.
Tzi Ma
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With a remarkable career spanning over four decades, Tzi Ma has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.
From his performances in big-budget blockbusters like the 'Rush Hour' series (1998 - 2007) to his acclaimed role in the award-winning film ‘Tigertail’ (2020), his groundbreaking career has been a constant source of inspiration for many within the industry.
He was most recently seen as Jin Chen in the American action-adventure series 'Kung Fu' (2021-23).
Other cast members include Jon Prasida, Desmond Chiam, Ilai Swindells, Tiffany Wong, Renee Lim, Rob Collins, and Sara West
How to stream 'Five Blind Dates'?
'Five Blind Dates' is poised to make its debut on Amazon Prime Video on Monday, February 12, at 9 AM ET. To enjoy seamless streaming, a Prime Video membership is required.
Prime Video is included at no additional cost for Amazon Prime members, which costs $14.99 per month or $139 annually.
Prime Video membership is priced at $8.99 per month.
'Five Blind Dates' trailer