Woo

Woo

Year: 1998

Runtime: 84 mins

Language: English

Director: Daisy von Scherler Mayer

RomanceComedy

Woo commands her own world with confidence, intelligence, sophistication and a sharp, snarky edge. She easily attracts suitors, yet none stay long. When she meets Tim, a meticulous paralegal who is her polar opposite, chemistry seems unlikely. However, a string of bizarre, stressful mishaps on their first date forces the pair to connect and reveals a deeper bond.

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1

Woo's psychic prediction of the Virgo romance

Celestrial predicts that the man of Woo's dreams will soon walk into her life, specifically naming a tall Virgo. Woo is skeptical at first, but the prophecy plants a fuse for the night ahead. The idea of fate adds a playful spark to her NYC dating scene.

Night New York City
2

Woo heads for Tim's apartment after the Virgo clue

When told Tim is the Virgo, Woo decides the match is fate and heads straight for his apartment. She embraces the challenge with bold confidence, ready to pursue a man she has just met. The city buzzes as she follows the prophecy into Tim's world.

Night Tim's apartment
3

Tim seeks romance tips from his neighbor Darryl

Tim, unsure how to woo Woo, visits his neighbor Darryl for advice. Darryl hands him incense, edible body oils, and a sexy song tape to boost his confidence. Tim dives into the date with a new, if unorthodox, toolkit.

Night Darryl's apartment
4

Woo arrives; Tim is smitten but wary

Woo arrives at Tim's place and Tim is instantly smitten, though he struggles to keep up with her bold energy. She sees through his attempted cool and playfully teases him. The tension between attraction and ego sets the tone for the evening.

Night Tim's apartment
5

Tim's friends crash the date; Woo turns the tables

Three of Tim's pals—Frankie, Hop, and Romaine—stop by, bringing a chauvinistic vibe. Woo flips the dynamic by teasing them and shocking Tim with her assertiveness. The awkward social moment heightens the stakes of the budding romance.

Night Tim's apartment
6

The date shifts to a stuffy Italian restaurant

Tim and Woo head to a formal Italian restaurant, hoping for romance. Woo's unpredictable behavior clashes with the refined setting and they are eventually asked to leave. The mismatch between their styles underscoring the comedy of errors.

Evening Italian restaurant
7

Dance club chaos and a punch

They move from the restaurant to a dance club. Woo's ex-boyfriend confronts Tim and punches him, turning the night tense. Woo defends Tim by punching back, deepening their chaotic but undeniable connection.

Night Dance club
8

Tim endures misfortunes but grows fond of Woo

Tim endures a string of comic misfortunes as Woo's bold antics continue. Despite the chaos, he begins to realize that Woo is the woman he wants to be with. The misadventures become the catalyst for genuine attraction.

Night Various NYC locations
9

Tim retrieves his car only to have it smashed

After finally getting his car back, it is smashed to pieces, underscoring the surreal rollercoaster of the date. Tim is frustrated but the disaster does not deter Woo's growing interest. The incident becomes a symbol of the unpredictable romance.

Late night Parking area / street
10

Woo offers to share her car and her life

Seeing real potential, Woo offers to share her car—and her life—with Tim. He is surprised but touched by her willingness to commit. The moment signals a shift from casual dating to a serious connection.

End of night Tim's apartment
11

Lenny and Claudette's chaotic night

Earlier that night, Claudette and Lenny's plans go awry when Lenny's obsession with chicken leads to a ridiculous turn, including Claudette dressing as a 'chicken ho.' The scene adds comedic chaos and shows how unpredictable Woo's social circle can be. It sets a broader energy for Woo's dating misadventures.

Night New York City
12

The night ends with hope for a future together

As dawn approaches, Woo and Tim reflect on the wild evening and the unexpected connection they've found. Both admit their feelings and the possibility of a real relationship starts to feel plausible. The key tension of the Virgo prophecy begins to resolve into commitment.

Late night to dawn Tim's apartment / NYC

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