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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Trace every key event in All’s Well, Ends Well 2009 (2009) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Moon deserts Leng on the 7th anniversary

Moon abandons Leng during their 7th wedding anniversary and returns home with his mistress Sheila. Leng is forced to leave the house in dismay as Moon flaunts his affair. This act sets off a chain of emotional upheavals for all family members.

7th wedding anniversary night Moon's residence
2

Leng starts a new life as a karaoke bar entertainer

Leng starts working as a party entertainer at a karaoke bar, where she refines her look and her singing ability. The job gives her independence and a new social circle away from Moon. Her transformation signals a shift in the family dynamics.

after leaving home karaoke bar
3

Moon re-encounters Leng and falls in love again

Moon unexpectedly encounters Leng at the karaoke bar and finds himself falling for her all over again. His feelings complicate his relationship with Sheila and tug him back toward Leng. The spark of renewed love introduces a love triangle into the family saga.

later that evening karaoke bar
4

Moon seeks reconciliation, Leng rebuffs

Moon makes multiple attempts to reconcile with Leng, but she rebuffs him each time. Leng wants to move forward with her own life away from Moon's infidelity. The distance between them widens despite Moon’s lingering feelings.

weeks after the encounter various locations
5

So and Mo-seung attend the anniversary and devour the banquet

So and Mo-seung arrive at the family home for the anniversary and devour a banquet So prepared for Leng. Their presence highlights the underlying tension between the cousins. A heated mahjong session later amplifies their sharp, ongoing rivalry.

anniversary evening family home
6

So drives Mo-seung out of her job at the school

So's petty feud with Mo-seung leads to her losing her position as an acupuncture/massage teacher at the same school. The professional setback adds strain to their already fraught relationship. The rivalry intensifies as they maneuver through personal and career disappointments.

shortly after the anniversary school
7

So and Mo-seung's public quarrel during mahjong

During a mahjong game, So and Mo-seung hurl vulgar metaphors at each other, underscoring their petty feud. The insults are sharp and personal, revealing how deeply their rivalry runs. The moment hints at a hidden attraction simmering beneath the surface.

during the anniversary celebrations family home
8

Sheila's outage and the accidental spark between So and Mo-seung

Sheila causes a power outage at the family residence, forcing So and Mo-seung to work together to fix it. In the kitchen, electric shocks temporarily bring them closer and ignite a hesitant attraction. The incident marks the first glimmer of genuine feeling between them.

during outage family residence / kitchen
9

Holli-yuk and Foon begin a romance on air

A caller named Holli-yuk on Foon's radio show arranges a date, and the two quickly become lovers. Foon's reputation as a playboy throws a shadow over the relationship. The whirlwind romance foreshadows future conflicts and heartbreak.

early in the timeline radio studio / on-air
10

Foon's accident and Holli-yuk nurses him

A freak accident leaves Foon with a mildly debilitating mental illness, and Holli-yuk volunteers to nurse him. She methods to discipline him for infidelity but finds her own resolve weakening as she falls for him. The couple's dynamic shifts from manipulation to genuine care.

after the accident Foon's home / hospital
11

Styrofoam statue brings about reconciliation

Holli-yuk and Foon reconcile when he presents a Styrofoam statue he made in her name. The sentimental gesture helps rebuild trust and deepens their bond. Their relationship survives past Foon's roguish reputation.

after the accident Foon's place
12

Birthday party drama reshuffles affections

During a birthday party at the family home, Sheila leaves Moon because of his lingering longing for Leng. So and Mo-seung invite their own love interests, who reveal they plan to marry each other. So and Mo-seung cry together, realizing their own unresolved feelings and the effect of the party's revelations.

birthday party family home
13

So and Mo-seung realize their romance

Remembering the kitchen incident, So and Mo-seung admit their growing feelings for one another. They acknowledge a genuine connection beyond rivalry and decide to pursue a relationship. The two pivot from antagonists to partners in love.

during the party family home
14

Holli-yuk reconciles with Foon at the party

Holli-yuk confronts the party dynamics after seeing Foon flirting with others, but a head injury during the chaos clarifies her feelings. She storms out, yet Foon's later bold gesture—arriving on a motorcycle in Terminator style—wins her back. The scene seals their renewed, if unconventional, pairing.

at the party party
15

Leng and Moon reconcile; wedding ceremony brings the couples together

Moon finally expresses his renewed devotion through a heartfelt song at the karaoke bar in front of the family, prompting Leng to forgive him. The siblings’ romances also stabilize as their partners join in celebratory union. The film closes with a wedding ceremony uniting all the couples.

final scene karaoke bar / family home

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