Marriage with a Fool
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Marriage With a Fool is a 2006 Chinese
film
produced in Hong Kong. The main characters of this film are Alex Fong Lik-Sun
as Lam Ka-Wah (or "Ah Wah"), Stephy Tang
as Kwong Mei-Bo (or "Bo"), and Pace Wu as Josephine. The theme song of this movie is "Perfect Love" (十分．愛(合唱版)), A duet by Stephy Tang
and Alex Fong
.
) and Bo (Stephy Tang
) are newly married couples. They were living happily together. Until one day, Ah Wah was promoting his "Pets Funeral Service" on one of the busy streets in Causeway Bay
, and he saw Josephine (Pace Wu) who was his former tutor. They met up with each other again. Josephine was abandoned by her boyfriend, and Ah Wah was trying to help her to get through her hard times, soon they love each other again.
Soon after, Bo wants to go to Japan
to see snow and for a trip. The trip was on a special discount. Ah Wah did not want to, it was too expensive, since Bo has a debt
to Ah Wah's parents. Ah Wah suggested to go to Shenzhen
, but Bo was too mad. She ran out of the travel agency
. It was at that very moment that their once "perfect" love had started to fade.
Ah Wah followed Bo home. However, when Bo and Ah Wah went home, they had another argument. Ah Wah was chased out to the street, and he did not want to be homeless. Therefore, he went to Josephine's house to stay instead.
In Josephine's house, Ah Wah drank bottles and bottles of beer, while Josephine told Ah Wah how much she loved him. Then they slept with each other.
Bo was also furious, she moved to one of her friend's house to stay. When she was on her job, as a manager in a karaoke
place, she met Philip (Philip Ng
). Philip was "stealing" toilet paper, and actually he was doing a study of toilet paper
's quality. Bo followed him to a restaurant, where Bo heard Philip explaining his studies over and over again. Despite of that, Bo and Philip became good friends.
Next, Ah Wah's parent visited the newly married couple. Ah Wah and Bo pretended they were in love, but it was too difficult for them. Finally, they had an argument. They want to be divorced. Everyone was shocked.
Once, the couple had met again in the elevator hall. Ah Wah was with Josephine, while Bo was with Philip. They had a short chat.
Finally, Bo decided to work outside of Hong Kong
. However, there was no taxi
for her. Ah Wah comes along, and promised that if there is no way Ah Wah could provide taxi for Bo, then they will have divorce. Ah Wah did not want to end his marriage, he recalled how he had a lot of fun and happy times with Bo. Ah Wah called taxi through his cell phone. He called at least 4 times. Each time, he begged the taxi driver, about his story, and how Bo will act if there is no taxi. For the last time, Ah Wah had tears in his eyes, but it was no use.
Bo saw how Wah was serious about their marriage. Bo also burst out in tears. The couple united.
Bo and Ah Wah went to Japan
finally with a special discounted price for their make-up honeymoon. They took various pictures and displayed them in the living room. They seemed happy.
However, at the end of the film, the director reveals that Josephine and Ah Wah, and Bo and Philip are still together. Josephine text messaged Ah Wah, and Bo wrote a note on a piece of purple tissue paper
to Phillip. Ah Wah was afraid that Bo might see him sending SMS(cell phone message), so he deleted after replying to it. Bo was also afraid that Ah Wah might see her contacting with Philip, thinking they're together, so she closed the door, and the story ends there.
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film
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produced in Hong Kong. The main characters of this film are Alex Fong Lik-Sun
Alex Fong Lik-Sun
Alex Fong Lik-san is a professional swimmer-turned-actor and singer based in Hong Kong, nicknamed "Little Flying Fish" for his swimming achievements. As of 2005, he holds several Hong Kong swimming records. He first represented Hong Kong at the age of 11. He also represented Hong Kong at the...
as Lam Ka-Wah (or "Ah Wah"), Stephy Tang
Stephy Tang
Stephy Tang is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer and actress. She was formerly the lead singer of the pop group Cookies.-Early life:...
as Kwong Mei-Bo (or "Bo"), and Pace Wu as Josephine. The theme song of this movie is "Perfect Love" (十分．愛(合唱版)), A duet by Stephy Tang
Stephy Tang
Stephy Tang is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer and actress. She was formerly the lead singer of the pop group Cookies.-Early life:...
and Alex Fong
Alex Fong
Alex Fong may refer to:*Alex Fong , Hong Kong TV and film actor*Alex Fong , professional swimmer-turned-actor and singer based in Hong Kong...
.
Plot
Ah Wah (Alex Fong Lik-SunAlex Fong Lik-Sun
Alex Fong Lik-san is a professional swimmer-turned-actor and singer based in Hong Kong, nicknamed "Little Flying Fish" for his swimming achievements. As of 2005, he holds several Hong Kong swimming records. He first represented Hong Kong at the age of 11. He also represented Hong Kong at the...
) and Bo (Stephy Tang
Stephy Tang
Stephy Tang is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer and actress. She was formerly the lead singer of the pop group Cookies.-Early life:...
) are newly married couples. They were living happily together. Until one day, Ah Wah was promoting his "Pets Funeral Service" on one of the busy streets in Causeway Bay
Causeway Bay
Causeway Bay is a heavily built-up area of Hong Kong, People's Republic of China, located on the Hong Kong Island, and covering parts of Wan Chai and Eastern districts. The Chinese name is also romanized as Tung Lo Wan as in Tung Lo Wan Road...
, and he saw Josephine (Pace Wu) who was his former tutor. They met up with each other again. Josephine was abandoned by her boyfriend, and Ah Wah was trying to help her to get through her hard times, soon they love each other again.
Soon after, Bo wants to go to Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
to see snow and for a trip. The trip was on a special discount. Ah Wah did not want to, it was too expensive, since Bo has a debt
Debt
A debt is an obligation owed by one party to a second party, the creditor; usually this refers to assets granted by the creditor to the debtor, but the term can also be used metaphorically to cover moral obligations and other interactions not based on economic value.A debt is created when a...
to Ah Wah's parents. Ah Wah suggested to go to Shenzhen
Shenzhen
Shenzhen is a major city in the south of Southern China's Guangdong Province, situated immediately north of Hong Kong. The area became China's first—and one of the most successful—Special Economic Zones...
, but Bo was too mad. She ran out of the travel agency
Travel agency
A travel agency is a retail business that sells travel related products and services to customers on behalf of suppliers such as airlines, car rentals, cruise lines, hotels, railways, sightseeing tours and package holidays that combine several products...
. It was at that very moment that their once "perfect" love had started to fade.
Ah Wah followed Bo home. However, when Bo and Ah Wah went home, they had another argument. Ah Wah was chased out to the street, and he did not want to be homeless. Therefore, he went to Josephine's house to stay instead.
In Josephine's house, Ah Wah drank bottles and bottles of beer, while Josephine told Ah Wah how much she loved him. Then they slept with each other.
Bo was also furious, she moved to one of her friend's house to stay. When she was on her job, as a manager in a karaoke
Karaoke
is a form of interactive entertainment or video game in which amateur singers sing along with recorded music using a microphone and public address system. The music is typically a well-known pop song minus the lead vocal. Lyrics are usually displayed on a video screen, along with a moving symbol,...
place, she met Philip (Philip Ng
Philip Ng
Philip Wan-Lung Ng is a Hong Kong based actor and action choreographer.- Biography :...
). Philip was "stealing" toilet paper, and actually he was doing a study of toilet paper
Toilet paper
Toilet paper is a soft paper product used to maintain personal hygiene after human defecation or urination. However, it can also be used for other purposes such as blowing one's nose when one has a cold or absorbing common spills around the house, although paper towels are more used for the latter...
's quality. Bo followed him to a restaurant, where Bo heard Philip explaining his studies over and over again. Despite of that, Bo and Philip became good friends.
Next, Ah Wah's parent visited the newly married couple. Ah Wah and Bo pretended they were in love, but it was too difficult for them. Finally, they had an argument. They want to be divorced. Everyone was shocked.
Once, the couple had met again in the elevator hall. Ah Wah was with Josephine, while Bo was with Philip. They had a short chat.
Finally, Bo decided to work outside of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. However, there was no taxi
Taxicab
A taxicab, also taxi or cab, is a type of vehicle for hire with a driver, used by a single passenger or small group of passengers, often for a non-shared ride. A taxicab conveys passengers between locations of their choice...
for her. Ah Wah comes along, and promised that if there is no way Ah Wah could provide taxi for Bo, then they will have divorce. Ah Wah did not want to end his marriage, he recalled how he had a lot of fun and happy times with Bo. Ah Wah called taxi through his cell phone. He called at least 4 times. Each time, he begged the taxi driver, about his story, and how Bo will act if there is no taxi. For the last time, Ah Wah had tears in his eyes, but it was no use.
Bo saw how Wah was serious about their marriage. Bo also burst out in tears. The couple united.
Bo and Ah Wah went to Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
finally with a special discounted price for their make-up honeymoon. They took various pictures and displayed them in the living room. They seemed happy.
However, at the end of the film, the director reveals that Josephine and Ah Wah, and Bo and Philip are still together. Josephine text messaged Ah Wah, and Bo wrote a note on a piece of purple tissue paper
Tissue paper
Tissue paper is a lightweight paper or, light crêpe paper. Tissue can be made both from virgin and recycled paper pulp.-Properties:Key properties are: strength, absorbency, basis weight, thickness , brightness, stretch, appearance and comfort....
to Phillip. Ah Wah was afraid that Bo might see him sending SMS(cell phone message), so he deleted after replying to it. Bo was also afraid that Ah Wah might see her contacting with Philip, thinking they're together, so she closed the door, and the story ends there.
Cast
- Alex Fong Lik-SunAlex Fong Lik-SunAlex Fong Lik-san is a professional swimmer-turned-actor and singer based in Hong Kong, nicknamed "Little Flying Fish" for his swimming achievements. As of 2005, he holds several Hong Kong swimming records. He first represented Hong Kong at the age of 11. He also represented Hong Kong at the...
- Stephy TangStephy TangStephy Tang is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer and actress. She was formerly the lead singer of the pop group Cookies.-Early life:...
- Pace WuPace WuPace Wu is a Taiwanese model, actress, and singer.- Film :- Television :-Albums:* 2005: Look at Me* 2008: Glittering Night Course- References :...
- Theresa FuTheresa FuTheresa Fu Wing is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer, film and television actress, and model.Fu was introduced by Talent Bang model agency in order to become a pop star. She started her career in 2002 as one of the members of Cookies, the group disbanded in 2005.In 2005 she recorded a duet "自欺欺人" with...
- Vincent KokVincent KokVincent Kok Tak-Chiu is a Hong Kong actor, scriptwriter and film director.Kok is best known for his frequent collaborations with Stephen Chow, acting and co-writing with him the films Forbidden City Cop, From Beijing with Love and The God of Cookery in addition to producing and co-writing Chow's...
- Philip NgPhilip NgPhilip Wan-Lung Ng is a Hong Kong based actor and action choreographer.- Biography :...
- Leila TongLeila TongLeila Tong Ling is an actress in Hong Kong. She was born into an Indonesian Chinese family. Her birth name is used in her works during her childhood and adolescence.- Career :...
- Wong Cho-lam
MWAF's Music
The basic soundtrack of the film consists of four songs.| Title | Literal translation | Performer | Segment featured in | Featured in commercial album(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 十分．愛(合唱版) | Perfect Love | Alex Fong Lik-Sun Alex Fong Lik-Sun Alex Fong Lik-san is a professional swimmer-turned-actor and singer based in Hong Kong, nicknamed "Little Flying Fish" for his swimming achievements. As of 2005, he holds several Hong Kong swimming records. He first represented Hong Kong at the age of 11. He also represented Hong Kong at the... , Stephy Tang Stephy Tang Stephy Tang is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer and actress. She was formerly the lead singer of the pop group Cookies.-Early life:... |
Main Theme | Stephy Tang - Fantasy, LOVE 06 (Album)(Compilation) |
| 愛你變成恨你 | When love turns bitter | Kary Ng Kary Ng Kary Ng is a pop rock singer in Hong Kong. She studied at the Canadian International School of Hong Kong. She had made references to her nickname "Lady K" in the album titles "Lady K Live" and "Lady K: Transformation".... |
Used in background during Bo and Wah's mutual breakdown, realisation, and eventual reconciliation. Played once more during credits | With A boy like you - Kary Ng (Album), LOVE 06 (Album) (Compilation) |
| 领会 | Understand/comprehend | Ronald Cheng Ronald Cheng -Biography:Originally intending to work behind the scenes as a composer and record producer, Cheng did odd jobs at his father ’s company EMI— which included doing back-up vocals for the likes of Alan Tam and Priscilla Chan — during summers as a youth... |
Used in background during Wah's birthday at Josephine's house. Both Wah and Bo text each other behind Josephine's back. | LOVE 06 (Album)(Compilation) |
| 他不准我哭 | He won't let me cry | Stephy Tang Stephy Tang Stephy Tang is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer and actress. She was formerly the lead singer of the pop group Cookies.-Early life:... |
Used in background while Bo lamented the fate of her marriage on the streets of Hong Kong | Coloring Stephy - Stephy Tang (Album), All the best - Cookies (Album) (Compilation) |