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Delete My Love (2014) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2014 · 102 mins · Cantonese
Directed by
Patrick Kong
Starring
Michael Wong, Wong Cho-Lam, Woo Fung, Nancy Sit Ka-Yin, Maria Cordero, Sunny Tai Yiu-Ming

A seemingly ordinary individual, struggling with a lack of affection, receives a cryptic text message suggesting the possibility of erasing unwanted people from existence. The message sparks a series of unsettling events and raises questions about the nature of relationships and the potential consequences of such a drastic action, especially concerning a cherished childhood connection.

Comedy Cast, crew & box office
On this page (5)
  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (12)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Every angle

Where to watch

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12 events in order · contains spoilers

Delete My Love Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Delete My Love (2014) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. So Boring's life under pressure

    On the job, So Boring endures a tyrannical boss, sabotaging coworkers, and a cluttered storage-room office. At home, his sister is a compulsive gambler, his mother pressures him to sell the family home, and his girlfriend Bobo offers brief optimism. The day begins with a sense of stagnation and mounting frustration.

    When
    Start
    Where
    Office and home

  2. The birthday firing

    On his birthday, So Boring is fired by Rich Ma for underperformance. In a frantic moment, he accidentally kills his boss while begging for his job.

    When
    Birthday
    Where
    Office

  3. The mysterious delete message

    After hiding the body, a text message appears on his phone asking what he would delete in others. He dismisses it as a prank and deletes the message, then wishes for a nicer boss.

    When
    Immediately after
    Where
    Office

  4. The benevolent deleted-to boss

    The deleted-to version of Rich Ma arrives, generous and lenient, letting So Boring run the company and grant employees' benefits like parties and long vacations. So Boring discovers a dangerous power: he can delete people he dislikes to smooth his life.

    When
    After wish
    Where
    Office

  5. Changes ripple through others

    The altered versions ripple outward: the assistant becomes slim. So Boring’s mother and sister become cook-loving, proper versions, and his friend Wah-Dee becomes a stand-in for a pop-culture fantasy; Bobo’s childhood friend shows romantic interest.

    When
    Following deletions
    Where
    Office, home, and other locations

  6. Deleting Bobo

    So Boring deletes his girlfriend Bobo, turning her into a flashy mainland girl with a different life. The relationship fractures as the altered Bobo reveals new, unexpected consequences.

    When
    Soon after
    Where
    Various

  7. Darker consequences emerge

    The deleted-to boss frames him when there’s a need to fire all the employees. The mother's cooking loops become a repetitive ritual, while the girlfriend's compliments turn into harassment of his closest ally. A friend hints at a homosexual future that strains their bond.

    When
    After deletions take hold
    Where
    Office and home

  8. Confrontation and return of the original boss

    So Boring confronts the deleted-to boss and wishes to restore the original Rich Ma; miraculously, the original boss returns. They wonder how So Boring learned to delete people, hinting at his long-ago erasure of his own original family.

    When
    Climax
    Where
    Office

  9. Deleted-to family overhears

    The boss’s deleted-to wife overhears and informs her own deleted-to son and daughter, revealing they may be part of a larger chain of deletions. The family that has embraced the new forms contemplates their next move.

    When
    Climax
    Where
    Office/Home

  10. Plan to undo comes with a price

    The two men retrieve a retro-style computer from the boss’s office to figure out how to undo the deletions, realizing restoring originals could require sacrificing everything they hold dear. The moral stakes become central to the narrative.

    When
    Resolution lead-up
    Where
    Boss's Office

  11. Race toward an uncertain truth

    With time running out, So Boring and the boss race toward an uncertain truth about reclaiming the true loved ones, weighing heartache against the possibility of reunion. The ending remains open, hinting at a bittersweet choice.

    When
    Finale
    Where
    City streets and office

  12. Closing ambiguity and cost

    The conclusion leaves the audience with the cost of magic and the question of whether reversing the deletions is worth the price. So Boring faces an uncertain future with the loved ones still altered or possibly restored.

    When
    End
    Where
    Unknown

Last updated: October 03, 2025 at 10:33

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Timeline questions answered

Delete My Love Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Delete My Love (2014): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

How does the delete text message work?

After So Boring accidentally kills his boss, a mysterious text appears asking what he would delete. When he deletes the message and wishes for a nicer boss, his wish is granted, the original Rich Ma is replaced by a "deleted-to" version who is kind and lenient. The power allows users to delete any person they dislike, creating altered versions with different personalities.

  • delete text
  • magic phone
  • wish
  • power
  • text message
Q2

Why does So Boring kill his boss?

On his birthday, So Boring is fired by Rich Ma for underperformance. In a desperate moment, he grabs and begs his boss to reconsider, causing a scuffle that accidentally leads to his boss's death. The killing is unintentional, So Boring panics and suffocates him while trying to save the situation.

  • killing boss
  • Rich Ma
  • accidental death
  • birthday firing
Q3

Why does the deleted-to boss frame So Boring?

After So Boring uses the delete power multiple times, the deleted-to Rich Ma begins showing negative traits. When the company needs to fire employees, the deleted-to boss frames So Boring as a scapegoat, revealing that even the "improved" versions of people have their own flaws and can turn against him.

  • deleted-to boss
  • framing
  • betrayal
  • company firing
Q4

What happens to Bobo after So Boring deletes her?

When So Boring deletes his girlfriend Bobo, she transforms into a flashy, sexually adventurous mainland girl with a completely different personality. The altered Bobo no longer remembers their previous relationship and acts in ways that create new problems, including harassing So Boring's closest ally.

  • Bobo deletion
  • girlfriend changed
  • alterate version
  • mainland girl
Q5

How did Rich Ma also know about the delete power?

When So Boring restores the original Rich Ma, the boss reveals he himself had erased his original family years ago using the same delete power. This explains how Rich Ma understands the mechanism, he is also a previous user who deleted his own family members.

  • Rich Ma
  • delete power
  • original family
  • previous user
Q6

Why does the deleted-to family want to kill So Boring?

After the deleted-to wife overhears So Boring and Rich Ma planning to reverse the deletions, she alerts her deleted-to children. The family that has grown to accept their new forms decides they prefer their current existence and plot to kill So Boring and the boss to prevent being restored to their original selves.

  • deleted-to family
  • kill plot
  • reverse deletions
  • resistance
Q7

Can the deletions be reversed in the movie?

So Boring and Rich Ma find a retro computer in the boss's office that may hold the key to undoing the deletions. However, the process comes with a grim warning: restoring the original loved ones may require sacrificing everything they currently hold dear, creating a difficult moral dilemma.

  • reverse deletions
  • undo
  • restore originals
  • sacrifice
  • retro computer
Q8

What is the ending of Delete My Love about?

The movie ends with So Boring and Rich Ma racing to find a way to restore their original loved ones. The ending is ambiguous, they face an uncertain truth about whether reversing the deletions is worth the cost, leaving viewers with a bittersweet choice between accepting altered realities or risking everything for a chance at reclaiming authentic relationships.

  • ending
  • ambiguous ending
  • restore
  • uncertain truth
  • bittersweet
Q9

What are the consequences of using the delete power?

Each deletion creates ripple effects that alter more than just the target person. So Boring's mother and sister become strict, cooking-obsessed versions; his best friend transforms into a pop-culture fantasy figure; his assistant becomes slim. Additionally, the deleted-to versions develop their own flaws, the boss becomes manipulative, the girlfriend becomes harassing, and relationships become strained in unexpected ways.

  • consequences
  • alterations
  • ripple effects
  • deleted-to versions
  • flaws
Q10

Why do So Boring's sister and mother change after deletions?

When So Boring uses the delete power, the changes affect not just the people he directly targets but also those around him. His compulsive gambling sister and mother who pressured him to sell the home become "deleted-to" versions that are more proper and focused on cooking. These changes reflect how the magic alters reality around the user, not just the specific targets.

  • sister
  • mother
  • alterations
  • cooking
  • family changes
Q11

What is the message or theme of Delete My Love?

The movie explores the dangers of trying to eliminate people who cause discomfort and the irony that altering others to fit our preferences ultimately creates new problems. It suggests that imperfection in relationships is part of authentic human connection, and that trying to control or delete aspects of life we dislike can lead to losing what truly matters.

  • theme
  • message
  • relationship
  • authenticity
  • consequence
  • control

Movie threads

More Movies Like Delete My Love, by Mood & Story

Curated lists built around what makes Delete My Love tick: the same mood, the same kind of story or the same emotional payoff. Each list explains why these movies belong together.

Whimsical dark comedies with moral consequences like Delete My Love

Playful stories where granting a desperate wish leads to serious, unintended fallout. If you enjoyed the mix of playful fantasy and serious repercussions in Delete My Love, you'll like these movies. This thread features comedies where characters make impulsive decisions with magical or extraordinary means, leading to stories that are both funny and thought-provoking about the cost of getting what you wish for.

  • whimsical
  • troubling
  • regretful
  • fantastical
  • anxious
  • chaotic
  • Tone: whimsical, darkly comedic
  • Pacing: fast, chaotic
Why these movies?

The story pattern: Stories in this thread typically begin with a character's desperate situation, which is alleviated by a sudden, fantastical intervention. The initial euphoria and comedic success of using this new power is quickly replaced by a chain of unintended consequences, forcing the protagonist to confront the ethical dilemmas and personal costs of their actions, often leading to an ambiguous or bittersweet resolution.

Why they belong together: Movies are grouped here for their unique blend of a whimsical, often comedic tone with a plot centered on a moral dilemma. They share a fast-paced structure where the fun of the premise is undercut by growing anxiety and regret, creating a specific vibe of cheerful unease.

Delete My Love movie poster

Delete My Love

2014
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice movie poster

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

2024
The Mad Monk movie poster

The Mad Monk

1993
Farfallon movie poster

Farfallon

1974
The Willoughbys movie poster

The Willoughbys

2020
A Life Less Ordinary movie poster

A Life Less Ordinary

1997
Remington and the Curse of the Zombadings movie poster

Remington and the Curse of the Zombadings

2013
Poor Things movie poster

Poor Things

2023

Movies with chaotic magical realism like Delete My Love

Ordinary lives thrown into disarray by a sudden, unexplained supernatural event. For viewers who liked the way Delete My Love introduces a bizarre concept into an ordinary world, this thread finds similar stories. These films explore how a single supernatural twist can cause relationship strain, workplace misery, and an identity crisis, all while maintaining a fast-paced and anxious tone.

  • anxious
  • chaotic
  • fantastical
  • desperate
  • troubling
  • relationship strain
  • Tone: anxious, whimsical
  • Pacing: fast, disruptive
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative pattern involves an average character, often feeling unfulfilled, who encounters a strange phenomenon that offers a shortcut to happiness or escape. Instead of bringing order, this magic throws their life into faster, more complicated chaos, forcing them to grapple with the fragility of their connections and the person they are becoming.

Why they belong together: These films are connected by their shared setting—a recognizable world subtly altered by magic—and their focus on the emotional and social fallout. They blend comedy with genuine unease, using a fast pace to mirror the protagonist's loss of control, resulting in a uniquely anxious and fantastical viewing experience.

Magic to Win movie poster

Magic to Win

2011
Delirious movie poster

Delirious

1991
Bedlam in Paradise movie poster

Bedlam in Paradise

1955
Delete My Love movie poster

Delete My Love

2014
Extra Ordinary movie poster

Extra Ordinary

2020
Forces of Nature movie poster

Forces of Nature

1999
A Midsummer Night's Dream movie poster

A Midsummer Night's Dream

1999
Flirting with Disaster movie poster

Flirting with Disaster

1996

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