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.
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?