Beyond Our Ken (2004) - full transcript

Shirley (Tao Hong) is a karaoke waitress who leads a perfectly normal love life with her fireman boyfriend Ken (Daniel Wu). But one day, she is confronted by Ken's ex-girlfriend Ching (Gillian Chung), who informs her that Ken has a dark side. Ching says that when they were a couple, Ken used to take nude photographs of her. But right after taking those photos, Ken dumped her and posted those photographs all over the internet. As a result, Ching lost her job as a teacher. Shirley initially doubts Ching's intentions, but she soon believes Ching and helps her sneak into Ken's apartment to destroy those photos which are stored in his computer. Fearing that Shirley may be led down the same path as Ching, together the women join hands to plot against Ken. But the truth is not as simple as it seems.

What's up?

That night was my first time
visiting this room

Give me a cigar

Okay

Shirley, take the cake to the VIP room

Okay

Cake for the VIP room

Okay, in a minute

In a minute? When exactly?

Surprise! Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday! Make a wish



Kiss her! Kiss her...

You didn't answer your phone
on purpose, right?

Playing with me?

When you get off tonight?
Let's go for supper

It's going to be late, 4 a.m.

Don't wait for me

It's okay. You might get hungry

I'll sing while I wait

Hungry?

A little

Me too. Ham and egg noodles

Grandma is awake, how shall I leave?

Grandma, I've told you a million times

Don't collect them any more



This box worths a dollar

Don't collect them. They're so dirty

Mencius asked Lord Chi:

Do you prefer to be happy alone
or with others?

It means:
do you prefer to be happy alone

Or happy with others?

Lord replied:
It's better to enjoy with everybody

It means: enjoying happiness alone

is not as good as sharing with others

Then Mencius asked

You prefer to be happy alone
or sharing with others?

It means:
is it better to share your happiness

with a few or share with many?

Lord Chi said:
I prefer to share it with many

It means: I prefer to share my joy

with many not a few. I'd be happier

Get me a bottle of Johnnie Walker

Okay

We've never met, but I know you

I'm Ken's ex...

His ex-girlfriend

We need to talk, when do you get off?

At 4

I'll wait for you

You still want to blow out the candles?

Miss...

get me some hot sauce

Keep eating It's okay

let's chat while you eat

Miss...

I know this is weird

I'm Ken's ex, his ex-girlfriend

I know

Last month...

We broke up here

Say something... thrill me

Let's break up

Sorry

I want to ask...

Sorry

It's okay

I want to ask...

How did you find me?

I'm about to tell you

Who is calling Ken?

This is Ken calling

Password, please

Password is 1230

Ms. Chow called at 11

She said she's a bit hungry and wants

to come over and cook
ham and egg noodles for you

She is hungry tonight

wants to come over and cook for me?

That's correct

Did I leave her a message?

No. Would you like
to leave a message now?

No, thank you

If she calls again

tell her I haven't replied

Okay, thank you Thank you

Please enter your password
follow by the pound sign

You've one saved message

received at 2:15 p.m. today

Hey, good news!

I counted, and it's safe today

Let's see if you can behave

I want to get something
from the furniture store

See you at the entrance at 6

You've read all messages

Main menu...

Want to listen the message...

Actually...

after you broke up with Ken

Seeing me is useless. I can't help

You should talk to him

Don't get me wrong. I'm fine

I'm not angry that he dumped me

It's because...

he still hurt me even after the breakup

Is it real?

Affirmative

Is that her? Yes

It's so gross

It's got to be real

The color matches

The lighting looks perfect

It's definitely not retouched

You guys are sick

Hiding your face and
posting people's photos online

Wong sent it to me

Someone from the news group sent me

Someone?

Why I lie to you?

I can't believe it

A wolf in sheep's skin...

It could be in the hotel

What if the students saw this?

Looks like in a hotel

I'm skinner now, right?

Miss Chan
the Principal wants to see you

I really don't understand

Why two people in love

they do anything
even taking nude photos

But, once they break up

they do everything to...

hurt each other

I really don't understand

You've been with him for a month

he's surely asked you
to take nude photos

Please help me

How?

The nude photos must be in his computer

The photos were posted already
Deleting them won't help

He must have other copies

Why should I trust you?

You're much skinnier now

Look at it this way;
you're helping yourself

I tripped and sank into the water

My younger brother also fell in

What happened?

I tried to swim up, but I sank deeper

Water got into my nose
I couldn't breath

I'm a firefighter

never thought
I'd have an accident in the water

At that moment, I thought I'd die

The only thing I thought of

I was so terrified

that I wouldn't see you again

touch you again

No...

I don't want you to die

Every time we go on a mission

We never know if we'll come home alive

You've beautiful skin. Is it inherited?

Let me take some pictures

for memory's sake

Come on!

It's too bright

Hey

It's me

Not yet

I'm eating with a friend now

You don't know her

All right, I'm going

You should wake up

Bye

Meeting the board?

I've an interview today
a physical on Thursday

When Ken and you... do you use one?

What?

Do you use a condom?

So what?

You know he has Hepatitis B?

Shirley

Remember to bring back the key

How long he got that?

Since he was in school, I think

How can I help?

He should be back in the station at 8

What about Grandma?

She goes to bed at 10

But I don't have his key

I do

Need to take off my shoes?

It's up to you

Turn on the air-con
the remote is on the table

Got it

How long before he gave you a key?

It's different
we were together for a year

It's normal to have his key

Want some drinks?

Want a drink?

No, thanks

It's 10 already

These staircases are quite dirty

What?

Did he?

Did you?

That means yes

What?

Mom and Dad are back from Toronto

So what?

No

Come on

Call me when you get home

Did he see you home?

So, did he see you home?

It's new

Miss... Yes

Please lower the volume

Sure

Why did he change the lock?

Is he worried about
me stealing his stuff?

Well... that is your plan

It's him posted my photo online

He's a Gemini

He's defensive

I went out with three Geminis' before

He's the worst so far

Surprisingly

His moon sign is also Gemini

No wonder

What's his accendant sign?

Libra

He'll be reliable after 30

That's not bad

But his Venus sign is Scorpio

So?

All men are the same

So... what about the other Gemini

You dated before? What about them?

No better

When I am with you

How can I describe? It's like...

we were like kids

in school

We met during recess
then in the classroom

We were longing to see each other

We'd think of what to do at lunch

What to do after school...

Even just taking a walk
we're so happy, right?

For example, drinking soda

or having cake

We'd be very happy, right?

This is the kind of feeling
we're looking for

It's just we neglected it

Then you'd be certain, and I don't

The cheesecake's supposed to be free

Why is it on the bill?
Can you sort it out?

Sorry Thank you

That's the kind of feeling
I tried to express

Very happy

You know, I'm not cheap

But there are rules

The manager offered me free cake

It's free, right?

What are we talking about?

What the hell?

How could he be sweet talking

And checking the bill at the same time

Did you date any Gemini?

I dated one before

He was really a scumbag

What bag?

A scumbag

Hello? Little captain

Yes...
haven't you gone back to the cabin?

How obedient

Did you help the adjutant
with the dishes?

So smart. Okay! Tonight, I'll...

award you the Dish-washing-medal

Okay...

I can't
The General is in an emergency meeting

for attacking the Black Hole

Yes, wait until I'm done

I'll fly back at 10 times
the speed of light?

I'm not kidding

Okay, good boy, good...

No need to inform the adjutant

Okay

Otherwise I'll zap you with a laser beam

That's right... chiu chiu chiu

Okay then, bye

Okay

Bye...

I bet he flew home at 10 times
the light speed after sex?

No, he stayed until the next morning

Zap me once more

Then he'll sent
the little captain to school

Do you think he'll give you
a copy of the key?

He won't

Hey

If you want...

why bother asking him?

Why are you so late?

I worked out
There's a physical exam tomorrow

Where would you like to go?

Let's go to a movie

Movie?

We haven't watched the DVD
you bought last week

We haven't been to the cinema
for a long time, come on

I'm very tired after work

Why don't we watch DVD at home?

Hello?

Tell him you want to
watch Addicted to Love

Addicted to Love, please

Choose your seats

K13, 14, please

No, N1, 2

It's too far from the screen
how can we see?

But it's more convenient

I don't want...

K13, 14

L12, please

Put it over here

Out to work

A copy of this key, please!

One copy, please

How many? One copy

What's up?

Nothing

Could you hurry up, please?

Don't rush me, just a moment

Is it ready?

I've to do it properly

or else it won't fit

Finished. $8 please

Ching, where are you?

You want him to change the lock again?

I'm coming back now!

You guys, come over here

Miss

You know you mustn't
cross the road here?

In a hurry?

How much time can this save you?

Miss... Stop here

Hey!

You know this is a traffic blackspot?

Many accidents happened here

Have you guys thought of your family?

There's no shortcut in life

Could you hurry up, Sir?
I don't have time

Let me see your ID

Is this yours?

It's my boyfriend's

Your boyfriend?

So, who's this?

That's my boyfriend's girlfriend

4799, over...

4799 sent

Leighton Road

Don't run

Miss...

I've a ticket

You can't go in

I only went to the washroom

You took too long, the show is over

Where are you?

What the hell were you doing?

He wants to go home

I'm in the supermarket
next to the cinema

You'd better hurry

Where is he?

I don't know

He was just here, where is he?

Then, where are you?

I'm in the cheese section

Hello?

Where are you?

At the instant noodles section

You said you were in the cheese section?

He passed by

You better get over here now

Where are you?

On your left, turn around

Left!

Shirley

Where have you been?

Bought something

Let's go back

I can't, I changed shift

I've got to work tonight

Why didn't you tell me earlier?

It's unexpected

My poor colleague

got dumped by her boyfriend

Are you all right?

You'll be okay after the massage

You're pretty good
you outran a policeman

I was a good sprinter in school

Back then
I thought I would be a gym instructor

So what happened?

I dated a guy in Grade 10th

He said sprinting
made girls legs look bad

So I stopped running

And never took it up again
after we split

Instead I became a Chinese teacher

Have you ever heard Ken said...

he dated Kelly in high school?

The singer?

Right, he told you, too?

He bluffed
I asked him to show me their pictures

But he said he didn't take any with her

One time
I went window shopping with him

We saw Kelly shooting a cosmetic ad

As they saw each other, they got awkward

I think...

Ken really did date her before

Perhaps he didn't
take any photos with her

Now, she denies

So, he regrets

and became what he is now

Idiot!

Ordinary photos and
nude ones are different

If they were lovers

and took photos together, so what?

Posting her photos online

after she got famous, to show the world

that he slept with Kelly?

Stupid!

I'm not making excuses for him...

but having second thoughts

Perhaps, he's got his reasons

Miss, if you feel painful here

your liver isn't functioning too well

You should watch out for your health

I beat the head of this scumbag

I poke the eyes of this scumbag

I slap the mouth of this scumbag

So he cannot speak

Please hit the arms and legs more

He has a physical exam tomorrow

He can take it, hit him harder

Go to the east

Go to the south

Go to the west

How about a false alarm?

Grandma has heart problem

Grandma

What?

Grandma... what's the big deal?

You want to be her daughter-in-law?

In China, we call them generally

Grandma

Grandma knows you're a filial girl

Until that scumbag
posts your nude pictures online

Go whine to her

What's up?

I don't feel well. I'm leaving

Still the same?

Yes

Tell Ken not to jerk off too much

It won't do him any good

Just joking

Let's go

Let's go

Watch out

You okay?

During the exam yesterday...

I got cramped, and it still hurts

I don't think I'll get the promotion

What's up?

Nothing

You should take care of yourself
Rest more!

You too. You look terrible

Really?

You look pale

Hello?

What happened?

What's the matter?

Sorry

The chicken weren't cooked

I didn't expect him
to post another photo

A bit bloody

Hey

Hey, what's up?

Did you have any Barbie doll?

What about it?

It was once announced

Barbie and Ken broke up

Yes, so what?

Later I found that...

Ken and I broke up
on the same day as them

You like Barbie?

I never like dolls

till I went out with Ken

Magazines said they've been together
for over 40 years

How could they be together for so long?

Because Ken is dick-less

Huh?

You're saying...

How could they be together for so long?

Yes

It's because Ken is dick-less

So he can't screw around

Then, why did they break up?

Same reason. He is dick-less

Ken really has no...?

My neighbors used to have a Ken doll

and I checked

Shirley

Thank you You're welcome

Hello? Ching, it's me

Let's go dinner

Yes, the report is out

So we should have dinner

Where are you?

Close to where?

Hold on!

All right, see you in 5 minutes, bye

Miss, let me help you

How much? Full tank?

Sure

Hello?

Mom?

Today?

Really?

Where are you guys?

Wait, let me see

Okay, no problem

I'm coming over

Alright, bye

Go, if you are busy

What are you doing later?

Shirley

Are you busy at work?

It's okay

Shirley
you should ask for a morning shift

rather than staying up all night

How would you know?

Artists prefer recording late at night

They can't change like that

Shirley
are you going to the studio tonight?

Yes

you'd better eat more

Come on

Shirley

Something wrong?

Well...

I asked her to have a checkup

She purchased a medical plan
from my company

and we offered her a body checkup

That's right

What the report says?

I'm healthy. Don't worry

That's good

You weren't with Ken today?

He...

He's on duty, he can't make it

Miss Chan, you have a boyfriend?

Mom

We broke up a month ago Really?

Let me introduce some good guys to you?

Mom, cut it out

It's supposed to happen naturally

Not everyone as lucky as Shirley

got a boyfriend who loves her so much

Let's eat

Silly girl

What, baby?

Guess why I love being with you so much?

I was named a scum magnet
when I was young

If not so, you won't be around me

I'm serious

Dad says I was a scumbag magnet
since I was little

He thinks all my boyfriends are scumbags

So I never dare
introduce them to my parents

How long did you know Ken...

Before you introduced
Ken to your parents?

Not long we meet

I bought you to my parents too

How did you meet Ken?

He was my ex-boyfriend's friend

We weren't speaking
to each other that time

Ken came and took me out

Let's play a game

I only know stone, scissor and paper

Okay, let's play

Stone, scissor, paper!

I lost

This is for you

Thank you

Have you ever heard?

A real prince never
breaks the heart of a princess

If he does, he's not a real prince

What if he does break her heart...

What is he?

An asshole

Actually...

It's not worth being
upset over that asshole

I'm fireman, I save lives

But at this moment
if someone asked me

I'd say I want to rescue you

Actually, he is the worst

Right, I thought
fireman's duty is to put out fire

Instead he's taking advantage
of the victims

That's the karaoke bar you work

Have we met before?

Can't remember

Where did you meet him?

Sorry

Are you okay?

I'm okay

Miss, I'm a fireman

Although I've saved many lives

If someone asked me

who I want to rescue...

you

It's the same old line

Thank you

What's up?

But Grandma will be away
for the trash few seconds only

I've an idea

I picked these plums
under a tree the other day

Let me preserve them
and store at your place

We'll eat them together

What's up?

I never thought I'd be here again

You know the password?

The computer password

Is he really that bad?

I guess all men are the same

Grandma

Who's that?

Wake up!

It's me, Ken!

Ken's back!

Not here

Over here...

Who's that? Wait, coming...

You've chained the door again

Who is it?

It's me!

You've chained the door

Wait, I'm coming

It's you Ken?

Don't you've to work today?

I came back for my license
I've to drive today

You've to drive?

What's the hurry? Close the door

Surprise!

Why are you here?

I want to surprise you!

How did you get in?

I sneaked in

when Grandma was taking out the trash

Well, you don't want to see me?

He went to work

I don't mean it

but that was the only way

I'm fine

But these taste so sour

Grandma, these are dirty
don't collect them

Grandma, we're leaving

You should take care of yourself

Grandma, you didn't sleep yet?

Cheers

I've been thinking about this

If two women fell in love
with the same man

Perhaps they could become friends

At least they share a common interest

Say something

Thrill me

Ken didn't post those nude photos

I want to shop in the furniture store

What about the second time?

That was me too

Why?

Why?

I'm unhappy

Why it's always me who's unhappy

I'm unhappy, because you two are happy

When two people are in love

They'd do anything

even take nude photos together

Once they break up

they'd do

everything to hurt each other

I get it...

Hepatitis B?

I made that up

How long have you been
listening to Ken's voicemail?

About a month after the breakup

I don't enjoy listening
to my boyfriend's voicemail

I know

Otherwise, you must see me before

We've never met, but I know you

As a matter of fact
we ran into each other earlier

Surprise!

Surprise!

Why did you...

You left your key at my place last time

So I made a copy

Didn't you go to Japan
with your colleagues?

But I came back early for you

and planned to put a gift on your bed

Anyway, look what I got for you in Japan

It took me long time to
find this limited edition

Did you miss me?

Yes

Did you fool around?

No

Any girls fool around you?

No

Good boy

You know...
Japanese guys are really perverted

I was shopping in Daikanyama
with Miss Cheung

Remember?
The Miss Cheung you saw last time

She wears wide collar tops

Does she?

I told you before

You want to buy a bed?

How about this one?

It's good

nobody can hide underneath it anymore

March 8th, it's your birthday

Was it because of you
Ken broke up with me?

You still don't get it, do you?

How long were you with Ken
before he gave you the key?

It's different
we were together for a year

It's normal to have a key

Why did you...?

You left your key at my place last time

So I made a copy

Do you think he'll give you a key?

He won't

Actually...

you shouldn't copy my key

But I'm your girlfriend

We've been together over a year

It's normal to have a key

Say something... thrill me

Miss, I'm a firefighter

Although I've saved many lives

at this moment

the one I want to rescue

is you

Let's play

Have you ever heard?

A real prince never breaks
the heart of a princess

If he does, then he's not the real prince

If he does, then what is he?

An asshole

Actually
there isn't any prince in this world

Only assholes

And assholes who pretend to be princes

Similarly
there are no princesses in this world

Only witches

And witches who disguise
themselves as princesses

Then, are we still friends?