Love on Delivery

Love on Delivery

Year: 1994

Runtime: 100 mins

Language: Cantonese

ComedyAction

Ho Kam‑An, a lovestruck dim‑sum delivery boy, becomes smitten with a graceful judo student. After her boyfriend humbles him, he turns to an eccentric, aging martial‑arts master who reluctantly teaches him a rag‑tag, “Karate Kid”-style kung fu. The film follows his comedic attempts to win her heart while stumbling through the unconventional training.

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Timeline – Love on Delivery (1994)

Trace every key event in Love on Delivery (1994) 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

Ho falls in love with Lily at the fitness center

Ho Kam-ang, a kind delivery boy, develops feelings for Lily at the local fitness center. His romantic dream is crushed when Black Bear interrupts a potential date, and Lily bluntly tells him she dislikes weak and pathetic men.

early Local fitness center
2

Humiliation at the fitness center leads Ho to seek help

Bested by Black Bear, Ho is humiliated and seeks shelter at Gwai-wong Tat's convenience store. Tat pretends to offer martial training in exchange for money, exploiting Ho's gullibility.

soon after humiliation Gwai-wong Tat's convenience store
3

Tat swindles Ho with fake kung fu

Tat shows off flashy, useless fantasy kung fu moves and pretends they will make Ho strong. Ho's hope for real improvement grows, even as the training proves hollow.

during training Tat's convenience store
4

Ho becomes convinced by the so-called Invincible Windfire Spin

Ho watches Tat fall down stairs and survive, convincing himself that the 'Invincible Windfire Spin' might work in real life. The moment solidifies his misguided resolve to improve through the trick.

after seeing the stunt Near the stairs at Tat's place
5

Ho rescues Lily from Black Bear with a Garfield mask

To win Lily's respect, Ho confronts Black Bear at the parking lot, wearing a Garfield mask and defeating him using the 'Spin' technique. The act makes Lily notice him, though she remains wary.

the following day Parking lot
6

Lily introduces her ex-schoolmate Dai-si-hing

Lily introduces her ex-schoolmate, Dai-si-hing, a karate champion who falsely claims to be the Garfield Warrior who saved Lily. Ho feels mocked and vows to prove himself.

after the rescue Fitness center
7

Ho and Tat challenge Dai-si-hing

Ho, egged on by pride, drags Tat to the fitness center with a challenge against Dai-si-hing. Tat's past is revealed later, complicating the rivalry.

before the match Fitness center
8

Dai-si-hing defeats multiple masters and exposes Tat's past

Dai-si-hing easily defeats a Taekwondo master, a Kendo master, a boxer, and Black Bear, exposing Tat as a former world-class champion who had fallen from grace after a broken leg in Japan. This revelation spurs Tat to train Ho with renewed purpose.

before the match Gym/Training hall
9

Tat vows to train Ho for a month and restore kung fu's image

Tat agrees to train Ho for a month to prepare for the match. A side bet states that if Ho survives all three rounds, kung fu will regain its public image. The public watches with growing curiosity.

one month before match Tat's training area
10

Publicity and odd training montage

As the match approaches, reporters follow Ho and Tat, eager to witness a delivery boy becoming a rival martial artist. Instead of rigorous drills, Ho and Tat spend time partying, which unnerves spectators but becomes their unorthodox training.

during the publicity buildup Stadium/arena vicinity
11

Match day tensions and Lily's elevator mishap

Lily rushes to the stadium to cancel the fight but is trapped in a malfunctioning elevator. Ho enters the ring as the underdog favorite, his fearlessness turning into psychological pressure on Dai-si-hing.

match day Stadium boxing ring
12

Round-by-round battle and the Golden Snake Restraint

In round one, Ho confuses Dai-si-hing by standing still. In round two, Tat instructs Ho to wear his opponent down with submissions while distracting him. Round three features Ho locking in the Golden Snake Restraint, pushing Dai-si-hing to the edge.

rounds 1-3 Boxing ring
13

Final showdown: Invincible Wind and Fire Spin and crowning moment

Ho triggers the Invincible Wind and Fire Spin during a final clash, using a lottery wheel to unleash the move. The wheel explodes and Ho emerges victorious while Lily kisses him, and kung fu is reintroduced to the public.

finale Stadium arena

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