In an unspecified time when epidemics run rampant, botanist Yan Guo and his fiance-assistant Baobao move to Moon Island, a nature reserve, to research the curing properties of rare plants. As is customary, they pray to the magical Eros Tree to cement their love, unaware that they have to undergo a severe trial, in which Baobao must remain unseen to Yan for three years in exchange for his life.
Director: Jacob Cheung Chi-Leung
Cast: Chen Kun, Gigi Leung Wing-Kei, Gwei Lun-Mei, Jiang Yiyan, Benz Hui Siu-Hung
In an unspecified time when epidemics run rampant, botanist Yan Guo and his fiance-assistant Baobao move to Moon Island, a nature reserve, to research the curing properties of rare plants. As is customary, they pray to the magical Eros Tree to cement their love, unaware that they have to undergo a severe trial, in which Baobao must remain unseen to Yan for three years in exchange for his life.
Sign in to track your movie progress
Directed by
Written by
Produced by
Sign in to rate and review


AI-curated picks that share the same spirit as Rest on Your Shoulder but with an unexpected twist — different era, country, tone, or perspective.
In an unspecified time when epidemics run rampant, botanist Yan Guo and his fiance-assistant Baobao move to Moon Island, a nature reserve, to research the curing properties of rare plants. As is custo…
1h 33m
July 8, 2011
Jacob Cheung Chi-Leung
Chen Kun, Gigi Leung Wing-Kei, Gwei Lun-Mei
Fantasy, Romance, Drama