The fish is very fresh today
Eat up, enjoy yourself
Sorry to interrupt your dinner
Never mind, let's sit over there
It's quite late
I've just finished work
What should I call you?
You can call me Mrs. Suen
And you?
My husband's name is Chan
Call me when you decide I will
Did you write down my number?
Yes, I did
Fine, I'll see you out
Don't trouble No trouble
So it's agreed then
Thank you very much, I should go
Fine Bye
Take care, goodbye
You've a room to let?
Sorry, it's just been rented to that lady
Thanks
How many of you?
Just me and my wife
Why don't you try next door
They've a vacant room too?
Yes, Mr.Koo's son got married
and removed out
His room's empty
Thank you
You're too polite, Try asking them
Thank you
This way, come on
Not that room
Wrong again
Careful, against the wall there
The little cupboard over there
Be careful
Don't break anything
Not on top of the radio
Mr.Chow
You have a lot of stuff for a couple
The wardrobe isn't mine, wrong again?
It does next door
Okay, next door
There aren't my shoes
They must go next door
What a coincidence, moving in on same day
Is Mr.Chan here?
He's working abroad
He'll be back next week
You should have waited, then
It's too much for you on your own
I can manage I'll ask Amah to help
No need, I can manage
What's going on?
Mind that mirror
Mrs. Chan, I'll leave you to it
Those books aren't mine Wrong again?
Never mind, just leave them there
Mind how you hang the mirror it's fragile
Are these magazines yours?
Yes, they're my husband's
He reads Japanese?
A little, his boss is Japanese
How should I address you?
My husband's name is Chan
My name's Chow... I'll leave you in peace
Thank you, Mr.Chow
Don't mention it
I'll ask Mrs. Chan...
Mrs. Chan, eat with us before you go
No thanks, I must dash to the airport
Your husband's coming back? Yes
Then I won't keep you
Going out? Yes
Sorry, I'm late
Amah, pour some beer
Cheers
Mrs. Chow, try some Shanghai dishes
Where is Mrs. Chan to so late?
Meeting here husband at the airport
So that's why she looks different
It's all packed, take care on your trip
I will
How long this time?
Two to four weeks
Remember when you come back
Bring back two more of those handbags
Who for?
Mr.Boss
Two of them?
You know why
Different colours?
The same will do? Who cares?
Whatever
Mrs. Ho
Mr.Ho is still in a meeting
He'll be home late
Please don't wait to eat
Yes, we're so busy at the moment
Yes, I'll ask him to call you when he gets back
Did you call my wife?
Yes, I said you'd be back later
Have you booked the restaurant?
A table for two at eight
Miss Yu called to say
she's on her way
I'll be back after dinner
can I bring you something?
No thanks, I'll get my own
Leave when you're ready
I'll lock up
Good evening, Mr.Ho Evening
Going out, Mrs. Chan Yes
Going out so late?
Just getting some noodles
Amah is making pork soup, join us
Thanks, I'm not really hungry I just want some air
You're too polite Next time
They're all starving, we can eat
Have you spoken to Ming?
So I'll go with someone else
Just kidding
I'll be early tonight, see you soon
Bye
Chow
Coming
Time to go, finish it tomorrow
No, I'm nearly there
Oh, Ming
I need a few days off next month why?
I promised my wife a trip
Put in a word for me, will you?
I'll speak to personnel
But the next lunch is on you
I'll
Thanks, Ming
It's ready
No, it'll switch itself off
I told you, it's not ready
A rice cooker, It's yours, Mrs. Koo?
No, it's beyond us
It's Mrs. Chan's
My husband brought it from Japan
I wanted to show Mrs. Koo how good it is
Now it's ready
It's workable, you can see
Mrs. Chan
Could Mr.Chan get me one next time?
No problem
Mr.Chow, you should get one too
Your wife's so often late home
I couldn't trouble Mr.Chan
It's just neighborly, isn't it?
It's no trouble
I'll ask him to buy another next time
Thank you
Let's try the rice
Mr.Chan, sorry to trouble you about the rice cooker
It was really no trouble
How much do I owe you?
Your wife has already paid me
Really?
She didn't tell you?
She's been working late shifts
Often I'm asleep when she gets back
It must be hard for her
Yes
Mrs. Chan isn't back yet?
She'll be back soon, you need to talk to her
A friend needs to go to Singapore
I wonder if she could get a cheap ticket for him
I'll ask when she gets back
I'm bothering you too much
Don't mention it, we're neighbors
I'll leave you in peace
Looking for me?
Damn right, where've you been?
What's up?
Mrs. Chan called
you left a hat at her office
I meant to, I wanted an excuse to go back
I know your tricks
she's married
I know
That's why I left
otherwise I'd move in next door
If your wife wasn't so attractive
She'd be a worried woman
I'm not like you
Please call Mrs. Chan for me
I'll pick up the hat tomorrow
And take her to lunch
Dream on, I asked her to
take the hat home
I'll bring it in tomorrow
You're kidding, some buddy you are
Tell you what, let's go pick up now
She should be off work by now
We can go together
I don't have time for this
Chow
Yes, get out of here, I'm busy
Then I'll wait at your place
That's all
Ping
Mr.Chow, is Mr.Koo in?
He's out, forgot to buy the paper again?
That's right, I'll stop by later
Maybe I can find it for you Thank you
This one? Yes
I always loved those serials, hated to miss an episode
Really? You like them too?
I even thought of writing one
Why didn't you?
I couldn't get started, so I gave up
I wasn't born to write martial arts stories
But you can borrow from my collection any time
Not now, maybe another time, thanks
You're welcome
What is it, Mrs. Chan?
I just want to return these to Mr.Chow is he in?
He's been away for a few days
Why?
They had a quarrel
Leave them with me
I'll pass them back to him
Thank you
Forget it
I'm on a replacement shift tonight
Talk to you later
No need to pick me up
She's already left
Really? I was going to take her out for supper
Didn't she tell you she was off early today
She never remembers to tell me
Maybe she's home by now
I'll be off, then
Okay, bye
Hello
You're out of hospital
Don't mention hospital, Lend me $30
What for?
You gotta help me save face
What's the big deal?
It's Ah Hoi's fault
He gave me a racing tip, said it was a sure thing
Before they'd taken out the stitches
I rushed from hospital to Race Course
I bet everything I had
and I lost my shirt
What did you expect?
I thought it was my lucky day
Anyhow, I had only $2 left
So I went to the whorehouse
You were in no shape for sex
I thought it would improve for sex
What would $2 buy you?
I'm Kwai Fei's regular, she gives me credit
You can have in on credit?
I left my ID card and
said I'd be back to redeem it
I thought a few dollars would be back easy to rustle up
But so far nothing I'm way overdue
So?
Four Eyes was there yesterday
Saw her waving my ID around in
front of everyone
So embarrassing
Anyway, lend me $30
This is all can spare
I need $10 for myself
Pay you back next month
Let's have a late snack What?
All I've had today is some won-ton noodles
Let me finish writing this first
I'm not sure I should tell you this
What?
I saw your wife in the street yesterday
So what?
That is nothing
but she was with some guy
Probably a friend
Just thought you should know
Miss Yu? This is me
Mr.Ho's still in a meeting
he says he can't manage dinner
Yes, we're very busy now
I'll, I'll ask Mr.Ho to call
Have you called Miss Yu? Yes, I've
What did she say?
Asks you to call her later
And Mrs. Ho says she's ready to cut her birthday cake
She wants you to hurry home
Did you get me something to give her? Yes, this
What is it? A scarf
I think Mrs. Ho will like it Thank you
And here's your change
I'm always troubling you
use it for bus fare
Why don't you dine with us tonight?
Thank you, I've already planned to see a film tonight
Then I won't keep you
Tomorrow will be quiet
take the morning off
Goodbye goodbye
Are you going out tonight?
Don't forget your keys
All the neighbors are dining out tonight
I have a lot to do here so I'll be late
What is it, Mrs. Chan?
I heard voices
I thought Mr.& Mrs. Koo were back
Not yet, anything I can help with?
No, I just wanted a chat
Are you alone? Yes, I am
You're back early today
I'm not feeling well, I came back to rest
What is it? I have some medicines
Don't trouble yourself, I'll sleep it off
In that case, I'll leave you in peace
It was your wife
Have you spoken to your wife yet?
Then we shouldn't meet any more
Any news from the Philippines?
Yes, a telex
There's a typhoon, so the ship's still docked
Please inform Chan
That the shipment may be delayed
Ask if that's a problem
Your wife rang
you don't need to pick her up
She's playing mahjong with Mrs. Lau
She'll meet you at the restaurant at 5:30
and there's a gift from Miss Yu
She was here?
No, she had it sent over
She says she'll dine alone since it's your birthday
Please phone her
when you have a moment
I'll get you another coffee Thank you
Thank you
That tie looks good on you
You noticed?
It's much like the old one
You notice things if you pay attention
I'll be off now
If Chan has a problem
let me know at the restaurant
Why did you change your tie?
The new one was too showy
I should stick with my own
Don't forget to lock up
By the way, haven't seen your husband lately
He's abroad now, on company business
That's why I see you at the noodle stall
I don't like cooking for myself
Haven't seen your wife lately either
Her mother's ill, she's at home with her
That explains it
Good night Good night
Mrs. Chan, I'm glad you're back
It's raining so hard
I was going to look for you with and umbrella
You are too kind
Amah, who is it?
It's Mrs. Chan
Mrs. Suen
Caught in the rain? I said you could
eat with us
Next time, Enjoy your game
Her husband's always away
It's sad to see her to lonely
She dresses up like that to go out for noodle
Mr.Chow, What are you doing here?
Just calling Mrs. Koo to the phone
You're late back
I went to the picture
I'll be going
Hello
Yes, please hold on
Who is it? It's for Mrs. Chan
It must seem odd to ask you out but I want to ask something
That handbag I saw you with this evening
Where did you buy it?
Why do you ask?
It looked so elegant
I want to get one for my wife
Mr.Chow, you're so good to your wife
Not really, my wife is so fussy
Her birthday is two days away
I don't know what to get her
Could you buy one for me to give her?
Maybe she wouldn't want one just exactly the same
You're right, I didn't think of that
Women would mind
Yes, especially since we're neighbors
Do they come in other colors?
I'd have to ask my husband
Why?
He bought it for me
on a business trip abroad
They aren't on sale here
Then never mind
Actually
I want to ask your something too
What?
Where did you buy your tie?
I don't know where it came from
My wife buys all my ties
Really?
She bought this one
on a business trip abroad
It's not on sale here
What a coincidence
Yes
Actually
My husband has one just like it
He said it was a gift from his boss
So he wears it every day
Any my wife has a bag just like yours
I know, I have seen it
What are you getting at, actually?
I thought I was the only one who knew
I wonder how it began
It's late, won't your wife complain?
She's used to it, she doesn't care
And your husband?
He must be asleep by now
Shall we stay out tonight?
My husband would never say that
What would he say?
Anyhow, he wouldn't say that
Someone must have made the first move
Who else could it be?
It's late, won't your wife complain?
She's used to it, she doesn't care
And your husband?
He must be asleep by now
I can't say it
I understand
After all, it's already happened
It doesn't matter who made the first move
Do you really know your wife?
You order for me
Why?
I've no idea what your wife likes
What about your husband?
Like it hot?
Your wife likes hot dishes
Why did you call me at the office today?
I had nothing to do, I want to hear your voice
You have my husband down pat
He's real sweet-talker
Why didn't you call me today?
I was afraid you won't like it
Then don't call me again
Mrs. Chan, a letter from your husband
It's not for me, it's for Mr.Chow next door
The Japanese stamp made me think
it was your husband
So I was wrong
Your wife's in Japan?
How did you know?
What did she say in her letter?
Nothing special
Anything about when she'd be back?
No
What do you think they're doing right now?
Are you alright? I'm fine
Please pull up here
Why?
I'll get off first
No, let me
Mrs. Chan Ah Ping, you're back
Visiting Mr.Chow?
Yes, I thought we'd have lunch but he isn't well
What's wrong with him?
He's got fever, he's all alone
So I'm gonna buy him something to eat
The congee downstairs is quite good
He doesn't want congee
What does he want?
Can't taste anything, so he wants sesame syrup
Damned troublesome
Amah
Mrs. Suen, she's hanging the washing on the roof
You're back
Yes, you've been out?
My mother's birthday is coming up
So I took her to buy some fabric
It took all day, I'm half dead
And I had my hair done, is it nice?
Very nice
What are you cooking?
I had a sudden craving for sesame syrup
That whole pot is for you
I thought I might as well make a potful
You're so thoughtful
Please try it I'll
What a coincidence
Going out?
I'll buy some noodles, I'm starving
Hungary? Will you join me?
No thanks
Just off work?
You must be very busy
Actually, I've been to see a picture
Really? How was it?
So-so
I used to like going to the pictures
You had many hobbies before
On your own, you are free to do lots of things
Everything changes when you marry
It must be decided together
Right?
I sometimes wonder what I'd be
if I hadn't married
Have you ever thought of that?
Maybe happier
I didn't know married life would be
so complicated
When you're single, you are only responsible to yourself
Once you're married
doing well on your own is not enough
Don't brood on it, maybe he'll be back soon
What about you?
Actually, we're in the same boat
But I don't brood on it
It's not my fault
I can't waste time wondering if I made mistakes
Life's too short for that
Something must change
So what's your plan?
I want to write a martial-arts
serial...
Actually, I've started one, I'll show it to you
Great
You like them too
so why not help me write it?
I wouldn't know how, I only read them
We would discuss it together
Alright, I'll try my best
I never thanked you for the sesame syrup
There's no need I was making it anyway
Amazing, I was craving for some
sesame syrup that day
Really? What's a coincidence
It really was
I'll go for those noodles
Again, halfway through dinner, he's drunk
Disgusting
- I told you to stop - What can you do?
It's me
You scared me
How's Mr.Koo?
Drunk, as usual
I didn't expect them back so early
Since you're trapped here, finish the noodles
They'll probably go soon
Want some soup?
Mrs. Suen, playing here tonight
Yes, Mrs. Koo is dealing with her husband
I could do that
No, we should not trouble you
Think you'll play all night?
No, we'll just play eight rounds
They'll play till morning?
Mrs. Suen says only eight rounds
You believe that?
You get some rest, I'll wake you when they leave
And you?
I have a chapter to finish
Where have you got to?
The drunken master just showed up
When did he get written in?
Just now
Mr.Chow, home so early?
I went out to buy some food
No work today?
I didn't feel so good, I'm staying home
A sick man shouldn't eat all that sticky rice
Some of it's for later
Don't stuff yourself
Good morning
Good morning, finished your game?
Not yet, but Mr.Yang has to work
Mr.Tsai is coming to replace him
Did you call the office for me?
Yes
What did you tell them?
That you weren't feeling well
Did them ask who you were?
No
Probably took me for your husband
Mr.Ho knows that he's away
Pretend he's come back
Maybe we're being too cautious?
I'm always round anyway
We shouldn't have panicked
Well, they did turn up without warning
What would they assume?
We can't put a foot wrong
You can go
Amah Mrs. Chan, you're back very late
I had a lot of work today
I didn't see you leave this morning
I had breakfast with my mother
You weren't here when I left
Where's Mrs. Suen?
Asleep, she played mahjong all day
Be quiet, don't wake her Alright
Mrs. Chan, is your leg alright?
It's these new shoes
Why a special dinner tonight?
Since you won't take your share of
the writing fee
None of my business
All I did was give you some thoughts
Someone else is asking for a serial too
There'll be more work soon
Really? So quickly
Isn't the workload too much?
That's why I'm looking for a new place
What for?
To write in
lt'll be more convenient
There's nothing between us
but I don't want gossip
What do you think?
Why waste money?
You don't need me
you can write on your own
Who do you want?
Chow Mo-Wan?
He hasn't been in for several days
We're looking for him too
May I know who's calling?
Any message?
It's no trouble, goodbye
Please get this to Accounts
And have the air-conditioner serviced tomorrow
Mr.Ho
No need to stay if everything's done
I'll lock up Yes
Hello?
Where are you?
I'll come again tomorrow
No need, I'll be alright after some rest
It's no trouble
I'll bring you some food, what would you like?
Whatever
Then I'll leave now, get some rest
Call me when you get home
Let it ring three times then hang up
Alright
I didn't think you'd come
We won't be like them
See you tomorrow
Tell me honestly
Do you have a mistress?
You're crazy
Who told you I had?
Never mind who
Do you or don't you?
No
Don't lie
Look at me
I'm asking you, do you have a mistress
Yes
That's no reaction
If he admits it outright
let him have it
I wasn't expecting he would admit it so easily
I didn't know how to react
One more time, alright?
Tell me frankly
Do you have a mistress?
You're crazy
Who told you that?
Never mind that, do you or don't you?
No
Don't lie
Tell me
Look at me, do you have a mistress?
Yes
Are you alright?
I didn't expect it to hurt so much
This is just a rehearsal
He won't really admit it so readily
It's alright, don't take it so hard
You've been out a lot lately
Yes
It's right to enjoy yourself while you're young
But don't overdo it
When will your husband be back?
Soon
In future, don't let him travel so much
A couple should spend time together
Don't you agree?
Good night
Will you come over tonight?
What for?
The editor's hounding me, he says I'm too slow
I need your help, when can you come?
Not anytime soon
Why not?
Mrs. Suen lectured me last night
What did he say?
Rather not say
We shouldn't see so much of each other
Mrs. Chan, going out for noodles again?
Not tonight, I'll make myself something
Join us, we're having vegetable won-tons
Alright
- No lunch today, Mr.Ho? - No
Now one Mr.Zhou call you
He wants you to call him back
Thank you
- Back from work? - Yes
- Strange weather Isn't it - Yes
Been here long?
Just a while
I don't think it'll stop soon
Wait for me
I'll see you home
We'd better not be seen together
Then you go first
If they see your umbrella
They'll know I was with you
I wasn't thinking
You go first, I'll wait a while
I'll keep you company
Did you try to call me?
I wasn't sure you got the message
Could you get me a boat ticker?
To where?
Ah Ping wrote from Singapore
They're short of staff, he'd like me to go and help
How long will you stay?
Don't know, I'll play it be ear
Why rush off to Singapore?
A change of scene...
I've had enough of the gossip
We know it's not true, so why worry?
I used to think that too
and it didn't worry me
I thought we wouldn't be like them
But I was wrong
You won't leave your husband
So I'd rather go away
I didn't think you'd fall in love with me
I didn't either
I was only curious to know how it started
Now I know
Feelings can creep up just like that
I thought I was in control
But I hate to think of our husband coming home
I wish he'd stay away
I'm so bad
Will you do me one favour?
What?
I want to be prepared
You'd better not see me again
Is your husband back?
Yes
Am I hopeless?
Not really
I won't see you again
Keep a closer eye on your husband
Please
Don't be serious it's only a rehearsal
Don't cry
This isn't real
I don't want to go home tonight
Mei-Yi wants to dedicate a song
to her honeymooning friends
And Mrs. Cheung wishes the best to
her neighbors
And Mr.Chan, now on business in Japan
wants to wish his wife
a happy birthday
So let's all enjoy Zhou Xuan singing
In Full Bloom
It's me
If there's an extra ticket
Would you go with me?
It's me
If there's an extra ticket
Would you go with me?
Mr.Chow has gone to work
Any message?
You're welcome
Has anyone been in my room?
No
Something's missing
What?
In the old days
If someone had a secret they didn't want to share
You know what they did?
Have no idea
They went up to a mountain, found a tree
Carved a hole in it
And whispered the secret into the hole
Then they covered it with mud
And leave the secret there forever
What a pain, I'd just go to get laid
Not everyone's like you
I'm just an average guy
I don't have secrets like you
You bottle things up
Tell me something
I don't have secrets
Come off it, buddy
I won't tell anyone
Hello, Singapore Daily
Hold on
Mr.Chow, call for you
Thanks
Hello
- Who is it? - It is me
- Mrs. Chan, long time no see - Yes
- Amah, who's there? - Mrs. Suen
What brings you here?
It's been a while
I was nearby
so I thought I'd bring your boat ticket
And a small gift
You shouldn't have, it's nice just to see you
The place is in such a mess
Already started packing?
It's hopeless,
I can't bear to throw things away
- Let's find you a seat - OK
- Have some tea - Thank you
Eat with us, Mrs. Chan, I'm going to the market
I can't, I have work waiting
Don't rush off
if you don't eat here
Mrs. Suen will be upset
Amah, pour me some tea too
How's your husband?
He's fine, thank you
How long will you be away?
I don't know
If I like it, I might stay
Why?
My daughter worries about the situation in Hong Kong
She worry about I stay alone in Hong Kong
I don't want to leave
Since the Koos left
I don't have my mahjong partners anymore
And my daughter needs help with her kids in the US
What about this place?
I'm not sure
I don't want to sell it
So I might rent it out
How much would you want?
You're interested?
You could have it at a discount
I'll think about it
Mrs. Suen, your tea
Who lives next door now?
I don't really know them
The Koos were almost like family
It was so nice then
wasn't it?
Yes
Let's sit over here
Yes?
Is Mr.Koo in?
He moved long ago
Do you know where he is?
You know him well?
I used to live here
Is Mrs. Suen still next door?
She's gone, it's too chaotic
Everyone's running away
So who lives there now?
I am not sure
A woman and her son
The kid is cute
No address in the Philippines
Just his son's phone number
- I can't accept this - How this
Please, you must
- Thank you, then - Bye
That era has passed
Nothing that belonged to
it exists any more
Are you ready?
- Okay - Let's go
The presidential corps waits at Pochentong Airport
Prince Norodom Sihanouk and Queen sisowath Kossamak
come forward to greet General De Gaulle
It's ten kilometres from Pochentong to Phnom Penh
200,000 people line the route
A welcome unprecedented in the history of the Kingdom