My Lucky Star

My Lucky Star

Year: 2003

Runtime: 94 mins

Language: Cantonese

RomanceComedy

Yip, a beautiful woman, is always ignored by every man she meets. Desperate for love, she turns to Lai, a feng shui master, hoping his skills will change her fortune. Rival guru Duen casts spells on her, sparking a battle of feng shui and horoscope tactics. As the clash intensifies, Yip and Lai must decide if happiness can survive the duel.

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1

Dream of rescue on rainbow clouds

Ku-hung often dreams of a young warrior arriving on rainbow-colored clouds with the Monkey King and Pigsy to rescue her from misfortune. The visions color her longing for a brighter life beyond Wong Nai Chung Road. Yet the day-to-day reality remains harsh, and she clings to hope rather than despair.

present Wong Nai Chung Road
2

Harassed and overlooked in daily life

In reality, Ku-hung is repeatedly robbed, overlooked despite her beauty, and harassed by her boss. These daily injustices stack up, keeping her stuck in a cycle of bad luck. She endures with a smile, determined to persevere.

ongoing Wong Nai Chung Road
3

Turning to mysticism for luck

Desperate for a change, she turns to feng shui, astrology, tarot, and fortune-telling, hoping these beliefs can bend fate. She remains hopeful even as nothing tangible shifts. The rituals become her coping mechanism as she keeps smiling.

ongoing home
4

Pretending to be Leung to seek guidance

One day she pretends to be surnamed 'Leung' to visit Hong Kong's famed feng shui master, Lai Liu-bo. The encounter sparks a fated connection that could alter her fortunes. The simple deception sets in motion a chain of events she could not foresee.

one day Hong Kong (feng shui master Lai Liu-bo's location)
5

A fateful bond begins

Lai finds her endearing and helps her avoid being fired, offering protection through advice and influence at work. Their initial bond hints at a deeper, shared fate that goes beyond professional courtesy. This growing trust becomes the foundation for facing Ku-hung's curse together.

shortly after meeting Lai Liu-bo's place
6

The ancestral warning surfaces

The Lai family carries an ancestral warning: those who form ties with the Yips will suffer loss. The warning casts a shadow over their budding relationship, suggesting danger lies ahead. It foreshadows the sacrifices needed to break the pattern of misfortune.

before investigation Lai family home
7

Ku-hung removes the protective feng shui setup

Moved by her selflessness, Ku-hung dismantles the protective feng shui setup herself to protect her coworkers. The act signals her willingness to take personal risk for others. It also removes the very shield that might have kept the misfortune at bay.

soon after bonding workplace
8

Lai investigates the source of misfortune

Deeply moved, Lai decides to investigate the source of Ku-hung's misfortune. His probe leads to a surprising discovery: her real surname is Yip, not Leung. This revelation strains their trust and complicates his feelings.

after surname reveal their meeting place / investigation site
9

Ku-hung's confession changes Lai's stance

Ku-hung's heartfelt confession finally persuades Lai to confront his own feelings. He stops pulling away and begins to see a future with her. The moment marks a shift from cautious distance to fledgling commitment.

after confession their private conversation
10

The rival saboteur is revealed

Lai uncovers a powerful metaphysical rival, Duen, who has been secretly sabotaging Ku-hung's fortune all along. Duen was raised by Ku-hung's father's mistress and feels indebted to her, using that debt to justify his actions. The discovery reframes Ku-hung's misfortune as a deliberate scheme rather than random bad luck.

later Lai's investigation
11

Duen's failed infiltration

Duen makes a failed attempt to infiltrate Ku-hung's home by disguising himself as a woman. Lai and Ku-hung confront him directly, forcing the saboteur to reveal his true motives. The confrontation marks a turning point in their effort to end the curse.

night Ku-hung's home
12

Team up to confront the saboteur

Realizing they fight a common enemy, Ku-hung and Lai join forces to take on Duen and his accomplices. They combine their knowledge of feng shui, fate, and courage to dismantle the sabotage. Together they push toward ending the curse and restoring Ku-hung's peace.

climax various locations around Hong Kong
13

Unraveling the Lai family curse

The duo uncovers the origins of the curse that links the Yip misfortune to the family history. The revelation clarifies why Ku-hung's luck has been so elusive and what must be changed to break the pattern. The process brings clarity and a path toward healing.

climax Lai family history
14

Justice and a hopeful ending

With Duen and his accomplices brought to justice, Ku-hung's life begins to stabilize. Lai's presence and the understanding of the curse offer her a hard-won hope for the future. She can pursue her dreams with renewed optimism.

aftermath city / court

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