All’s Well, Ends Well

All’s Well, Ends Well

Year: 1992

Runtime: 100 mins

Language: Cantonese

RomanceComedy

Three brothers living with their father fib and play pranks to win parental approval for themselves and their romances.

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1

Moon deserts Leng on their 7th anniversary

During their seventh wedding anniversary, Moon abandons Leng for his mistress Sheila, leaving Leng devastated and forcing her to leave the family home. He later appears at home with Sheila, triggering Leng's decision to walk away. The moment marks a turning point in the family’s dynamics.

Night of the seventh anniversary Moon's home
2

Leng becomes a karaoke party entertainer

Leng resigns herself to a new life and takes work as a party entertainer in a karaoke bar. The makeover she undergoes helps her regain confidence and catches the eye of the neighborhood. Her new gig also seeds the potential for a complicated reconciliation with Moon.

Following her departure Karaoke bar
3

Moon meets Leng again at the bar

Moon runs into Leng at the karaoke bar and is struck by lingering feelings for her. His renewed affection strains his relationship with Sheila, who grows resentful. Moon begins a quiet campaign to win Leng back.

Later that night Karaoke bar
4

Moon tries to reconcile with Leng

Moon makes several attempts to reconcile with Leng, but she rebuffs him or remains distant. The rift between the couple widens as Leng builds a life apart from him. The family tension grows as Moon's infidelity becomes public knowledge in different ways.

Weeks later Moon's home
5

So plans an elaborate banquet for Leng

So hosts an elaborate banquet for Leng on the anniversary, hoping to win her heart with culinary care. Mo-seung, his masculine second cousin, arrives and devours the feast, upending the plans. The confrontation reveals their growing closeness and sets the stage for later conflicts.

Anniversary evening Family home
6

So and Mo-seung clash; power outage sparks romance

So and Mo-seung clash during a mahjong session, trading insults and petty jibes. The power outage Sheila triggers leads to So and Mo-seung trying to fix the lights together. In the kitchen, they receive electrical shocks that unexpectedly awaken romantic feelings between them.

During the outage Family home kitchen
7

Foon and Holli-yuk begin their on-air romance

Foon, a radio DJ, flirts on air with Holli-yuk, a Hollywood-loving listener who loves re-enacting movie scenes. They begin dating beyond the studio, drawn to each other by shared romantic fantasies. The relationship starts with a spark fueled by public flirtation and private affection.

Early in the film Radio studio
8

Foon is caught cheating and Holli-yuk nurses him

Holli-yuk discovers Foon's infidelity and offers to become his nurse after a freak accident leaves him with a mild mental stumble. She uses her nurturing role to discipline him, punishing his selfish behavior. Yet her genuine feelings for him gradually overshadow her initial intent.

Mid-film Foon's home / hospital
9

Styrofoam statue triggers reconciliation

Holli-yuk's schemes come full circle when she finds a Styrofoam statue Foon made in her name, sparking their reconciliation. The statue becomes a symbol of a shift from manipulation to affection. They decide to give their relationship another chance.

Later in the film Various
10

Sheila leaves Moon at the birthday party

During a family birthday party, Sheila announces she is leaving Moon due to his obsession with Leng and her own desire for a lighter lifestyle. The departure destabilizes the already tangled relationships. Leng and Moon are left to confront the aftermath and rebuild trust.

Birthday party Family home
11

So and Mo-seung realize mutual love

So and Mo-seung invite their romantic partners to the party, only for the partners to reveal plans to marry each other. So and Mo-seung break down crying together in So's bedroom. The moment shifts their dynamic from rivals to two people who acknowledge their own forbidden feelings for one another.

Party night So's bedroom
12

Holli-yuk confronts Foon and reconciliation follows

Holli-yuk confronts Foon at the party after seeing him flirt with other women and leaves in a huff. She later reconciles with him when he arrives on a motorcycle like a Terminator, reigniting their romance. The dramatic entrance seals a renewed bond between them.

Party night Family home / street
13

Leng reconciles with Moon at the karaoke bar

Moon sings Leng a heartfelt love song at the karaoke bar, with the family present, and Leng finally forgives him. The moment marks a turning point toward harmony among the siblings and their partners. The reconciliation restores balance to the household.

End of party Karaoke bar
14

The wedding ceremony seals their unions

With each brother now paired with his chosen love, the film closes on a wedding-like ceremony that signifies lasting bonds. The family celebrates their restored happiness and mutual devotion. Love has been nurtured through misadventure, and the household finds peace.

Final scene Family home / wedding venue

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