All’s Well, Ends Well 2009

All’s Well, Ends Well 2009

Year: 2009

Runtime: 95 mins

Language: Cantonese

Comedy

Sandra, Kei’s hot‑tempered elder sister, works as a magazine editor and has remained single because of her fiery personality. Their family tradition forbids any younger sibling from marrying before the eldest sister does. Determined to break the stalemate, Kei enlists the legendary charmer Koo Chai to pose as a suitor, hoping to coax Sandra into falling in love.

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Timeline & Setting – All’s Well, Ends Well 2009 (2009)

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Time period

2009

Set in the late 2000s, the film mirrors modern Hong Kong life with its fast-paced dating rituals and family-driven humor. Relationships are tested in a contemporary context, where flirtations, infidelity, and make-or-break commitments drive the plot. The narrative culminates in a wedding that cements the couples' paths forward.

Location

Hong Kong, family home, karaoke bar, art school, radio studio

Set in contemporary Hong Kong, the story unfolds around a bustling family residence and the city’s social venues. The family home acts as a pressure cooker where love, pride, and misunderstandings boil over, then give way to reconciliation. Key locales include Leng's karaoke bar, So's art school, and the radio studio where Foon works, all contributing to the film's lively, urban backdrop.

🏙️ Urban 🎭 Comedy

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Main Characters – All’s Well, Ends Well 2009 (2009)

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Moon (Raymond Wong)

Eldest brother and head of the family who deserts his wife Leng for his mistress Sheila, causing chaos in the household. His arc centers on recognizing the value of commitment and repairing the damaged relationships through honest effort.

💔 Infidelity 🏠 Family ❤️ Romance

Leng (Sandra Ng Kwan Yue)

Moon's wife who leaves after their anniversary and later reemerges as a party entertainer in a karaoke bar, ultimately rekindling her romantic life with Moon. She embodies resilience and the desire for genuine connection.

💔 Infidelity 🏠 Family 🎤 Performance

So (Leslie Cheung)

The effeminate middle brother, a floral arranger and art-school lecturer who outwits rival Mo-seung and clashes with her, then navigates his own relationships with wit and care.

💔 Rivalry 🏫 Education 🍽️ Cooking

Mo-seung (Teresa Mo)

So's second cousin with masculine traits; an acupuncture massage teacher whose rivalry with So intensifies until they unexpectedly connect, forming a new romantic bond.

💬 Debate 🎭 Comedy 💪 Strength

Foon (Stephen Chow)

The youngest brother and a popular local radio DJ who flirts shamelessly on air, pursues Holli-yuk, suffers a comic illness, and gradually learns to value commitment over conquest.

💘 Playful 🎧 Radio 💔 Infidelity

Holli-yuk (Maggie Cheung)

A radio listener who becomes a nurse to Foon after an accident, punishes him with manipulation, but ultimately falls for him as their bond deepens and they reconcile.

💢 Revenge ❤️ Romance 🎭 Comedy

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Major Themes – All’s Well, Ends Well 2009 (2009)

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❤️ Romance

Romance threads through the three brothers' stories, showing romance evolving from playful flirtation to lasting commitment. The characters navigate desire, loyalty, and honesty, learning that affection must be nurtured rather than rushed. The humor arises from mismatches and mistaken intentions, yet love ultimately guides the resolutions.

🏠 Family

The family home is the nexus where rivalries, reconciliations, and weddings unfold. Interwoven relationships test loyalties and reveal the complexity of love within a close-knit clan. The ensemble cast demonstrates how familial duty and affection shape romantic choices. By the end, family bonds help sustain the couples.

🔐 Trust

Trust is repeatedly tested by infidelity and deception, providing the film's comic tension and emotional stakes. The consequences of dishonesty require accountability and openness to move forward. Rebuilding trust comes through honest conversations and shared moments, culminating in a unifying wedding.

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