Rhapsody of Love (2020) - full transcript

Hey, sis?

Uh huh?

Have you
finished writing?

Yeah, I got it out last night.

I hope he likes it.

You know, I think
Ben's the one that got away.

I don't feel for
Ben that way anymore.

Well, I think it's
great that he made you best man.

Best woman.

Oh, okay, that's my car.

- Hello, how are you?
- Hi, I'm okay!



Ooh, love the frill, you know?

Oh, the rings, oh!

I got it, I got it.

- You got it?
- Yep.

Get in.

Whoa.

- Gonna need all that.
- Yes, you are.

Thank you.

Can you, can you drive
this beautiful beast

a little bit faster?

Thank you!

Okay, phew.

Almost lost you but I didn't.

Okay.



Enjoy your night.

Thank you!

- See you later.
- Bye.

Excuse me, whoa, whoa.

Excuse me.

Made it.

I think I'm having
an anxiety attack.

Okay, keep smiling,
keep breathing.

Um.

I don't think I
can do this, Jess.

Yes you can, yes you can.

Okay.

Breathe in.

I dwell in the present moment.

I dwell in the present moment.

Breathe out.

Knowing it's a
wonderful moment.

Knowing it's a
wonderful moment.

Okay, Ben, Ben, Ben.

Look at me.

Hi.

Hi.

Do you love her?

Do you love her?

Yes, I do, Jess.

I love her so much.

Do you wanna marry her?

With all my heart.

Good, good.

Okay, breathe in.

Breathe out.

Okay, here she comes.

I love you.

Please be seated.

Good morning, ladies
and gentlemen,

and a warm welcome to the
wedding of Benjamin Lin,

and Natasha Booker.

We're not just here

to witness their
commitment to each other,

but also to witness my debut
as a wedding celebrant.

G'day, my name's Andrew.

I'm not a trained
reverend or rabbi,

but I can in fact play one.

That's right, I'm
a trained actor.

And for those of you who
don't really know me,

you really ought to.

Today is a chance,

a chance for us to remember

love isn't simply
happily ever after,

it's a reminder of our story,

and creating that story.

You two met in the library,

where you mistook
Natasha for a librarian.

Yes, I've been wearing
glasses ever since.

Now, if there's
anyone here today

who wishes these
two not to be wed,

please speak now or
forever hold your bits.

That's a good sign.

Benjamin Lin,

do you take Natasha
Booker to be your wife,

to have and to hold,

in sickness and in health,

for richer or in poorer,

and when she steals that
last piece of apple pie

out of the fridge,

as long as you both shall live?

I do.

Excellent.

Natasha Booker, do you take
Ben Lin to be your husband,

to have and to hold,

in sickness and in health,

for richer or in poorer,

and when he launches himself

on that next business adventure,

and grows a beer gut,

as long as you both shall live?

I do.

Excellent.

May we have the rings?

Thank you.

Okay.

These rings are a symbol

of your everlasting love
and devotion to one another.

I now pronounce you
husband and wife.

You may now kiss the bride.

Ladies and gentlemen,

please stand for
Mr. and Mrs. Lin.

This cake is amazing.

Aw.

It expresses love and romance.

This, this is how wedding
cakes should be made.

Are you serious?

Yeah.

You don't think so?

No, no, no.

I, I do think so.

I actually made this cake.

Really?

Yes.

Oh, I love your work.

What, what do you do?

I run a creative PR
agency with my sister Jade.

- Oh my God.
- Mm hmm.

Oh, I actually know you guys.

Yeah, Ben's told
me all about you.

You're-

- Blooming
Success Media.

By the flower sisters.

Yeah, that's us.

Thank God.

Oh my God.

I am, I actually
kind of need you.

Yeah, I, I really love what
you said about my cake,

and I feel like you guys
would be the perfect people

to help launch my business,

and make it a blooming success.

We'd love to.

Oh my God!

I'm gonna add you
on social media.

Let's do it now.

Let's pull it out.

- Yeah, that's-
- That one?

That's it, yep.

Okay.

And added.

Oh, cool.

Mm.

Hello, lovely ladies.

Wow, you have beautiful eyes.

Oh.

Can I get you a
glass of red or bubbly?

I'm
currently bubbly enough,

so I'm, I'm probably
gonna have a red, please.

Of course.

Thank you.

Thanks.

And you?

I don't drink so-

- Okay, I can get you a juice,

and maybe my number.

I'll have your number.

Oh, damn it.

I forgot, I've, I've
got a boyfriend.

Oh, I hate when that happens.

Me too.

I got an idea.

Why don't we go and
find him together,

and bring him a glass of wine,

Together?

Yeah.

Maybe next time.

What's your name?

Hugh.

Sorry, what?

Hugh, as in humongous.

Oh, is it really?

- Yes.
- Wow.

But also a humongous heart.

Oh!

Lovely to meet
you, Humongous Heart.

Lovely to meet you too.

I'll let you guys
go off together.

Sure, and I'll bring you
back an orange juice perhaps?

Thank you.

Yeah, we should probably go.

Jess, cool.

It was, it was so nice
to meet you, Jess.

I'm gonna be in touch,

and maybe we could,

we could probably tee
up a meeting tomorrow.

- Okay, fine.
- Okay, see you.

I caught you.

It's all on camera.

I was placing the flower-

- In your mouth?

It was drooping.

What?

Your mouth was drooping?

Okay, my mouth was drooping.

How much was it drooping by?

No, it was way
droopier than that.

No, I think it was
more like, wait,

hold this for a second.

Hmm.

Oh, oh, show me again.

Hmm.

Ooh, so handsome.

- Best drooping flower.
- That's how you droop.

Justin, are you
torturing my best man?

Oh no, no, no.

She was torturing me, dude.

He started it.

No, she did.

She's crazy, man.

Oh, excuse me.

Look at that face.

That face is trouble.

Mm.

Um, anyway, Ben.

So, why didn't you ask
me to be your best man?

Speech,
speech, speech, speech,

speech, speech, speech.

Saved by the speeches.

Please be gentle, Jess.

And miss the opportunity

to embarrass you in front
of all your friends?

Good evening, folks.

I'm here to talk about my
beautiful daughter, Natasha.

We all know her love
for books and writing.

Her father, rest in peace,

always supported her creative
endeavors to become a writer,

so much so, that he funded
her first online magazine

called "It's a
Barking Dog's Life."

She then proceeded
to date some strays.

I think there might
be one here tonight.

So, after dating those mutts,

she fell in love
with Shakespeare,

and became a literature teacher,

which is one step up from
being an unemployed writer.

Then she met Ben in the library,

when he was studying his
bachelor of business.

Ben, I know my
daughter loves you,

and I hope you'll
grow old together,

like her late father and I did.

Welcome to the family.

Thank you.

Cheers!

Tash, I am so sad to
be the one to tell you

that you are not Ben's
first and only true love.

Ben's first true love was Rex.

Yes, Rex.

Rex, his Teddy bear,

who fortunately

cannot be here tonight.

So, Ben and I became
best friends in school

because we spent
time in detention

more than anyone else,

me, because I was always late,

and Ben, because he was
always, always talking.

And so, you know,
we're in detention,

watching "Cosmic Sky Girl,"

and Ben was always like,

"I'm gonna marry
that girl one day."

And he did.

Tash, you are strong,
fiercely intelligent,

absolutely beautiful,
sensitive, caring, interesting.

You know what, you're
actually much more

than Cosmic Sky Girl.

So, thank you for
loving and choosing Ben.

It was a good choice.

And Ben, what can I say?

Thank you for being my family.

I love you both so much and
I wish you so much happiness.

Please raise your glasses
to Natasha and Ben.

Natasha and Ben.

To Natasha and Ben!

Cheers!

Hey, Jess!

I know you're single.

Get up there!

Come on, Jess!

Are you ready?

Okay, okay, okay.

One, two, three!

Nice work out there
catching the bouquet.

Better than my drooping mouth?

Hmm, nothing beats
your drooping mouth.

Okay, maybe a little bit better.

Well, it was tough
competition up there,

fighting that crowd.

Think I'm still sweating.

Well, you know what?

It makes great material for
Ben and Tasha's wedding video.

Oh, oh, it's really good.

This is where I got you.

- Yeah, yeah, I can see that.
- Ha ha!

I can see that.

Okay, put that away.

This is the best part.

Oh, oh, don't
show me that, don't.

Show me some of Ben and Tash.

Aw.

Oh wow, they look so happy.

It's really nice work.

Thank you.

Hey, I think I gotta go.

I think I'm really drooping now.

It was lovely to
meet you, Justin.

And you too, Miss...?

Sorry, what's your surname?

It's not Drooping is it?

It is.

How did you know?

Oh.

I don't know, I think
I'm psychic or something.

Flowers.

Jessica Flowers.

Okay, well, it was lovely
meeting you, Jessica Flowers.

- Mm hmm.
- Oh.

- Um, oh.
- Um.

Um, okay.

Um.

- Okay.
- Okay.

Okay, bye.

Bye.

Oh, wait, Miss Flowers?

Forgetting something?

I'm gonna need that.

Thank you.

Welcome.

Okay, bye.

Bye.

Hey.

Thanks for looking
after Vic for me.

Yeah, no worries.

Come on, babe.

- Ugh, Justin.
- Alright?

Come on, that's it.

It's alright, I got you.

I'm gonna vomit.

It's okay.

Hello?

Jade!

Oh, sorry, did I wake you?

No, I'm just
resting my eyeballs.

Okay, great.

I'm gonna put you
on speakerphone.

Oh my God, the wedding
was so beautiful, Jade.

Ben and Natasha, they are
so meant for each other.

Um, and I met the cake maker.

She wants to meet
us in the morning.

Oh, that's great.

Did you meet anyone special?

There was an interesting
guy called Justin.

But how was the
media conference?

Oh, it was great.

They really like our work.

Oh, great.

Mm.

I have to go.

I have my first training session
with Phil tomorrow morning.

Training session?

Wow, it's about time you got
rid of that belly cushion.

Hey, speak for yourself.

Actually, you're right.

But you know what?

I love my belly cushions.

So, many things I can do
with my belly cushion.

You know, I can put my
plate in it, and eat it,

and no hands here!

Wish you could see me.

Anyway, I'm, I'm
sitting back up.

But I'll see you
tomorrow morning?

Don't forget the awards
dinner tomorrow night.

Hmm, I won't.

Anyway, I'll let you go.

I'll see you in the morning.

Night.

Love you.

Bye.

Mm.

Okay, so pain in the gut.

Just breathe in,
breathe out, breathe.

Once you get the hang of it,
that's extreme fit, Jade.

Okay, now I want
you to remember,

look around at your office
furniture, and visualize,

I want you to visualize
your office furniture

as your workout friends.

Just visualize them.

Visualize.

I have enough friends,
thank you, Phil.

I mean, how much
more is there to do?

We've used the vases as weights,

the office furniture
as part of the circuit.

What more is there?

See this desk?

You don't want me to
lift that, do you, Phil?

No, no, Jade.

Lean on it.

Oh, like this?

Very funny, Jade.

No, we're gonna work
your arms, okay?

So they don't wave about.

Wave about?

Uh huh, yeah.

Do this.

Yeah, I can do that.

That's it.

Easy.

It's fun.

Wave, wave, wave, wave.

I could hang my whole
washing on those arms.

A whole load.

You really know how to
make a woman feel good, Phil.

Yeah, well you will do
once I'm done with you, Jade.

So, just remember the focus
fights the flab always.

So, just place your
hands like this,

on a right angle.

We're gonna start
with five, okay?

- Yeah.
- So, come on.

Five, yeah, four, yeah,

three, yeah, two.

Come on, you can get two!

One!

You got it, yes!

- So amazing.
- Really?

- Yeah.
- Thank you.

Saved by my next client.

Okay, well that's
it for today.

Next time, I'll introduce
you to your new friends

at the gym.

Hi.

Okay.

Hi!

Okay, try one.

Wow.

Jade, you gotta try one.

My goodness.

Oh my gosh.

It's so good.

Thank you.

So, how did you get started?

Well, I gave samples
to boutique cafes,

and they took a chance on me.

And then people started to
take selfies with my cakes,

which inspired me to
create Cup Famous.

But I don't know,

I feel like we could take
this to the next level.

Yeah, that's why you're here.

Cool.

And what's this made from?

Oh, so that's rice paper
that you can print on

with edible ink.

So, I checked your
social media following.

11K followers.

- No, no, real followers.
- Yeah.

That's important.

So, Jade and I, we can bring
it up to 150K in six months.

Oh my God, really?

Shut the front door!

Seriously?

Oh my God!

The door is shut.

Look, this is a
really good idea.

I'm gonna make a few calls

and get you on "The
Morning Show with Kiki."

Great idea.

"The Morning Show with Kiki"?

Mm hmm.

Oh my God, I
gotta be dreaming.

Are you serious?

Mm.

Okay, pinch me!

Pinch me, hurry up.

Okay.

Harder!

Yes!

Okay, I'm back in the room.

Guys, thank you so much.

I am beyond grateful
for this opportunity.

I think we need to
go and celebrate.

With more cupcakes?

Yes!

Well, you two go.

I really wanna get
started on this.

- Sure.
- Okay.

Okay, we'll leave
this with you, okay?

Okay.

Oh, I'll take one.

See you!

- To new beginnings,
- Mm hmm.

and new friendships.

And living your dreams.

Mm hmm, ooh.

Oh, that was a big cheers.

Mm?

- What?
- Your cupcakes?

Yes, my cupcakes.

You're gonna do so well.

No, we are gonna do so well.

We are.

Yes we are.

We are!

A million followers.

At least.

At least.

Tash, what's this?

It's a wedding gift from me.

Oh no, I forgot.

I'm so, so, so sorry.

It's just, I'm in the middle
of launching my new business,

and it's taking up all
of my mental space.

I'm such an idiot.

I forgot my wife's present.

I'll run out and
get something now.

Honey, honey, it's fine.

I understand.

Just open it.

"Cosmic Sky Girl."

Oh my goodness, Tash.

I haven't seen
this since school.

I know how much
you love her and me.

I do.

How much did this cost me?

Nothing that you have to
worry about until next month.

I feel so bad.

I just, I didn't
get you anything.

I knew you were busy,

so I bought myself
a gift from you.

Aren't I thoughtful?

Yes, you are.

And thank you for outbidding
the highest bidder of $2000.

Bargain price, usually with
its original jacket, $4000.

And I have
expensive taste too.

Thank you for my
beautiful wedding gift.

Now, I really must
get back to work.

Oh!

To pay for our wedding gifts.

So, you don't wanna see
the second gift I got you

under this dress?

Hi guys, it's
Victoria Steer here.

I'm just gonna tell you about
my amazing cupcake range

that I'm about to launch.

It's called Cup Famous.

It's gonna be incredible.

So, it's this idea
where you can get your-

- Hey.
- Hi!

So, this is my
boyfriend, Justin.

Anyway, guys.

So excited to tell
you all about it.

I'll give details.

Love you guys.

- Hey, can you not?
- Wait, what?

I'm like in the middle
of live streaming.

Okay.

Yeah.

Is there something burning?

Oh my God, oh my God.

Oh, sugarcane!

I'm gonna have to
do another batch.

We haven't got time.

We've gotta get going, okay?

What?

Sorry.

Oh my God.

She wants me.

She actually wants
me on her show.

I can't believe this.

Oh my God.

Babe, that's great.

But we gotta get going.

What, going where?

Where are we going?

To my pre-festival dinner?

Oh, your pre festival dinner.

Um.

You forgot.

No, no, no.

I definitely did not forget.

Listen, I'm really sorry,

but I don't think I'm
gonna be able to go.

It's just that I
have to prepare,

and well, your
amazing girlfriend

is gonna be on "The
Morning Show with Kiki."

Okay, who's Kiki?

Who's Kiki?

Are you serious?

It's the show.

The morning show I
watch every morning.

Yeah.
"It's Kiki time!"

Don't touch that!

Okay.

Sorry.

Okay, why are you on the show?

- Why am I on the show?
- Yeah.

You serious?

Because I'm launching my
new cupcake range, yeah?

I've got new brand
marketing management.

I'm gonna be on national TV.

National.

I don't have time for this.

I've gotta get ready.

Okay, fine, yeah?

I'm just gonna go myself, okay?

Hey, Justin?

Have you seen my selfie stick?

- No.
- No, okay.

We're good.

Hey, sis.

Hey.

Aren't you late
for opening night?

Oh!

I'm trying to write
an acceptance speech

in case we win and
I just can't get it out.

It's like I've got chronic
writer's constipation.

You've got a
few days to do it.

You got plenty of time.

Ask me to visually
rebrand a company,

and I can do that while
brushing my teeth.

But this, this is,

this is why you're the writer.

Hey, you look tired.

Let me make you
some liquorice tea.

- You can't.
- Yeah.

You're running late, sis.

You gotta go.

You gotta make a move on.

Okay, okay.

Well, have some of my tea.

- Okay, bye.
- Bye.

Welcome to Sydney's first

Short-E-Short Film Festival.

Jess!

Humongous Heart.

Yeah.

What are you doing here?

Oh, the catering company

gave me this last
minute job, so.

You do this often?

Yeah, whenever the
events or restaurants

are short on staff.

Hey, would you like
an orange juice?

I finally get my orange juice.

Yeah, I'm really
sorry about that.

I was a bit distracted.

Well, better late than never.

Enjoy.

Thank you.

Wow.

Oh, take it easy
tonight with that, love.

Oh, no, it's orange juice.

Uh huh, that's
what they all say.

Says, "It's only orange juice."

But I bet there's a big
dash of vodka or gin,

just like mine.

It's okay, love.

You're secret is safe with me.

My name's Steve, by the way.

Jessica.

Nice to meet you.

Is it now, very
nice to meet me?

I mean, don't be too hasty.

We've only just met.

But I think it's bloody
marvelous you think so.

Cheers.

So, do you have a film selected

for the Sydney Short-E-Shorts?

No, I'm just here
for the free food.

Mm hmm, okay.

No, just playing.

My sister and I,
we have a film in.

Oh, good.

So, is she here
with you tonight?

No, she has other
commitments, unfortunately.

- Oh.
- Hmm.

Yeah, don't we all.

So, have you met Will yet?

Yes, I, no, no.

Um, so, what is your,

I think your orange juice might
be having an effect already.

Yes, I know who
you're talking about,

but no, I haven't met him.

Right, well I'm glad
you cleared that up.

Maybe he's just behind
the scenes somewhere.

I bet this is
the late joker now.

No, this is Justin.

Hi, Jessica.

Nice to see you again.

Here we go again.

It's all very nice, isn't it?

Steve, meet Justin.

It's very nice to
meet you, Justin.

Likewise.

Oh, excuse me for being rude.

I see my better
half's just arrived.

I'll catch you two later.

What's up with him?

Too much orange juice
and vodka, I think.

Shall we find a seat?

Yeah.

- After you.
- Okay.

So, are you two following us?

It's your secret
orange juice, isn't it?

- Mm.
- Mm hmm, up to no good?

Mm hmm.

Allow me to introduce
my better half, Jill.

Jill, this is
Justin and Jessica.

Hi Justin, hi Jessica.

Nice to meet you.

- Oh God, here we go again.
- Hi, Jill.

They
could be horrible.

We've only just met them.

Oh, Steve, shush.

See, she shushed me.

After 30 years of marriage,
that's what you can expect.

Oh, oh, here's something
that might shush me.

Oh, yep.

What have you got there?

So, I didn't know
you made short films.

Well, that's because
you drooped and went home,

and didn't ask me.

Some balls for you, Justin.

And some sausages for you.

Eat them while they're warm.

They're really small.

Those are.

Oh, yeah, where were we?

You were telling me
about your short film.

Oh yeah, so it's called
"Wedding Disasters,"

and it's a documentary

of all the mishaps at weddings

I've filmed
throughout the years.

So, that's why you came to
me at the end of Ben's wedding,

to capture my lonely footage.

Guilty as charged.

But do you know what?

Mm?

That was more of a
single person disaster,

rather than a wedding disaster.

Maybe I'll make a doco

called The Disasters
of Being a Singleton,

and you can be my star.

Disasters of
Being a Singleton?

I don't think there are
any in this time and age.

I know couples who are together
and they are not happy.

You should make a
documentary about that, mm.

Yeah, good point.

So, what fun moments did
you capture in your film?

Hmm.

Oh yeah, so this one time,

this sausage dog ran
around the table,

and it started
to, wait,

it started chewing
the guy's foot off.

And his face went up
to like, buh!

You had to be there.

It's like, yeah.

I think you'll have a winner.

Oh.

Yeah, tell me about your film.

Oh, so my sister and I,

we made this film,
a one minute film.

It's about a woman who
goes on a one minute search

for like this thing,

and it's so funny!

Searching for what?

I can't tell you.

It's a secret.

Okay.

Well, did you write it?

No, my sister did.

But I hope to be a
script writer one day.

So, what's stopping you?

I...

So, where's Willy?

Yes, where is he?

The organizers of the
first Sydney Short-E-Shorts,

and he's a no show.

I heard that he had to ask
one of the filmmakers here,

to help him with tomorrow
night's screening.

Oh, look at the time.

Time for my beauty sleep.

It's after 9:30.

We'll say goodnight.

Good night.

- See you.
- Good night.

I think I might go get
some beauty sleep as well.

Thanks for walking me.

No worries.

Hey.

Hey.

How was the evening?

It was good.

But Will, the organizer,

didn't even show up.

What?

He didn't even show up?

Oh my God.

That is like highly
unprofessional.

Yeah, maybe he got
caught up somewhere.

Maybe.

Are you coming to the
screening of my short film?

Oh.

Shoot.

You forgot again.

No, no, I definitely
didn't forget.

Look, I'm gonna be
baking all morning,

and then I'm gonna be on
"The Morning Show with Kiki,"

and I don't know,

I just feel like I'm gonna be
really tired after everything.

Okay.

I'm sorry.

It's just like, it's
kind of my time to shine.

It's so nice to
finally be home.

Ooh!

Ah!

Thank you, Mrs. Lin.

And thank you, Mr. Lin.

Now, it's back to reality
and launching my new business.

- Mm.
- Hm.

Back to finishing my
thesis on creativity

in political theater.

Oh, and back to
teaching next week.

Hey, maybe we could go to
Canberra for our real honeymoon

and watch "Question Time."

What?

Well, that's creative
political theater for you.

Yeah, it sure would be.

But I only have two
weeks to finish it.

Well, you can do it.

My baby can do anything.

Oh, thank you.

Oh, sorry, Tash.

It's work.

Oh.

Hi, Samuel, what's happening?

Yeah, I just got back.

Friday's good, mm hmm.

I'll see you then.

Bye.

Everything all good?

Mm hmm.

Camera's set.

Alright, guys, we're
on in five, four,

And we're back to "The
Morning Show with Kiki."

And we're here today with our
special guest, Victoria Steer,

who's going to talk to us
about her new cake line.

Welcome, Victoria.

Come on, Vic.

You've got this.

Good morning, Victoria.

It's great to have you
here today.

Oh my God, I love your display!

Oh!

Sorry, sorry, Kiki.

I, I'm a bit of a
"Morning Show" virgin.

- It's my first time.
- That's okay, Vic.

Don't worry about it.

We've all been there,
let me tell you,

So, why don't you tell me about
your beautiful display here?

Okay, well it's
called Cup Famous,

and you can get your face
printed on our cakes,

just like the one

- I have of you here.
- Ooh.

Oh my gosh.

Don't I look
absolutely delicious?

I'm gonna have a
taste right now.

- Yes, go for it.
- I'm doing it.

I'm going in for it.

Ready, okay?

Mm.

Mm, mm!

Well, that tastes
pretty damn good too.

- Good?
- Yeah, that's amazing!

- Mm!
- Cool.

So, it's edible
paper, I believe?

Yes, and, and we,
we use edible ink.

That's an amazing idea.

And already, your
take home cake mixes

are available at
selected supermarkets.

Yes, that's right.

But I'm looking forward
to expanding my business

to major food chains
in the future.

Fingers crossed!

Fantastic.

And I'm sure after
today you will.

So, where can we
purchase Cup Famous?

Oh, well, on my website

And the link to Cup Famous
is listed there.

Get on it.

Can I hug you?

- Yeah, you can hug me!
- Okay.

- I'm gonna keep right on
- That's Kiki!

eating this.

And cut.

Ah!

That was such successful
launch for Victoria.

And now, a rom-com night,

paying homage to my
favorite rom-com women,

with my favorite sister.

Your only sister.

Well, there you go.

So, choose a movie, sis.

- Any movie you like.
- Oh, me?

I get to choose tonight?

Yeah.

Mm, okay.

Oh, how about this one?

"How to Lose a
Guy in a Minute."

Mm hmm.

Great choice.

Mm hmm.

But I actually
watched this last night.

But I'm happy to
watch it again, sis.

No, no, we'll
pick another one.

Okay.

Ooh, what's this?

Ooh, okay, I love this one.

"Crazy Middle Class Asians."

Mm hmm.

Oh, I actually
promised to watch this

with a friend on the weekend.

But if I wear a bed
mask, I can listen to it,

and you can watch it and-

- Silly.

Pick us something else.

Okay, ooh, this is really good.

Oh, not my favorite.

Not my favorite.

Hey, I've got a
really good idea,

why don't you choose?

No, we choose one together.

No, no, you can.

Oh, oh, together, together?

What's this?

- "The Script of Life."
- Mm.

Oh, my favorite!

Great choice, sis.

- Great choice.
- Yes.

Let's go.

Yeah, I'm really
good at choosing.

Okay.

Come on!

Yeah!

Oh, you beat me.

"Marathon man."

"Marathon man," 1976.

Dustin Hoffman and
Laurence Olivier.

So, you remember?

How could I forget?

It's the film we
studied together at uni.

Film studies 101.

Then you changed to
a business degree.

There's no money in film.

Still love it though,
you know that.

Yeah, me too.

Just can't get enough of it.

Speaking of filming, thanks
for shooting the wedding.

What do I owe you?

No, man, it's my
wedding gift to you.

Wow, really?

It's a lot of work in that.

I'm sure, man.

The footage is great.

But Tash and I did notice

there was this extra
footage of Jess.

Well, look at that.

Have to be somewhere.

Catch you later, man.

Mrs. Lin.

Hey, Tash, let's hit the sack.

Honey, I'm going to bed?

Are you joining me?

Are you gonna clear all this?

Ben!

I can't believe
you just did that.

I'm right in the middle
of writing this chapter,

and I have only two
weeks to submit this.

And least now I have
your undivided attention.

Oh, it's not funny, Ben.

You know, lately,

it's just been a one-way
street around here.

What do you mean by that?

It's been all about you,

launching your new
business, your new career.

What about me?

You know I don't wanna
be a literature teacher

my entire life.

I want to be writer.

And maybe just one day,

my thesis will be published.

Tash, writers don't earn much

unless they're JK Rowling.

At least I can
say that I tried.

At least I can say that
I gave it my best shot

to live out my dreams,

just like you're
living out yours.

I'm sorry, Tash.

Look, Ben, just,
just go to bed.

I'm finishing this chapter.

Ladies and gentlemen,
please take a seat.

The Short-E-Short Film
Festival is about to begin.

Hi.

Hi, guys.

Any sign of our friend
Willy on the way in?

No, I didn't see him.

He's not here tonight?

Who's running this show?

Nice to see you
again, Jessica Flowers.

You remembered.

Of course.

That was, that
was actually good.

Yeah.

Yours was great.

No, I liked yours better.

Smile for the camera, guys.

Closer.

A little bit closer.

Okay.

Short-E-Short memories.

Thanks.

No, no, no, you
actually put that

under your armpit like that.

- Oh.
- Yeah.

Okay.

So, am I seeing
you tomorrow night?

Yes, we'll be here.

You too lovebirds enjoy
the rest of your evening.

No, we're just friends.

Uh huh.

Hey.

Hey, do you wanna get some food?

Um, okay.

Okay.

- Let's go.
- Let's go.

Yeah.

So, you're from
Melbourne, right?

Yeah, yeah.

I moved from Melbourne
after finishing film school,

and moved all the
way here to Sydney.

And just started my business,

and follow my passions now.

That's great.

What do you love
most about your work?

Hmm.

I love creating memories.

You know, weddings isn't just
about the bride and groom

getting married,

it's about creating memories,

so when they grow old

or when they start fighting,

I want them to look
back at the memories

and remember why they
loved each other.

Oh, I love that.

Yeah?

What about you, Jess?

What are your passions?

So many passions,

but there's one thing
left that I wanna do,

which is to write a script.

And I, I just feel like
I can't write anything

that's meaningful or...

It's just, it feels too hard.

I have no idea-

- Hey, hey, hey.

I gotta get going.

Yeah, me too.

I'll see tomorrow, okay?

Justin?

You forgot something.

- Bye!
- Bye.

Hey!

Did you see me on "The
Morning Show with Kiki"?

Yeah, I caught a bit of it.

Yeah?

What did you think?

I was terrible, wasn't I?

- You can just say it.
- No, no.

- Be honest.
- It was good, it was good.

No, I was bad.

I like froze there like
this woman Popsicle.

It was, it was weird,

and, I mean, I'm
deeply embarrassed.

No, no.

You did fine, okay?

- Really?
- Yeah.

Aw, thank you.

That's so sweet.

Oh, hey, did you end up
doing the second round

of photos for me?

They're due tomorrow?

Look, no pressure, but
they are due tomorrow.

And my day was really good,

and the screening was amazing.

Thanks for asking, Vic.

Oh, okay, I'm sorry.

Look, my head's just been in a
million pieces at the moment.

How was your day?

Was it good?

You know, I very rarely
ask anything of you.

What?

What do you even mean by that?

Come on!

No, just actually talk to me.

I feel like I'm
just in your way.

In my way?

Well, I have never
once said that,

so that's completely untrue.

Don't worry about
it, forget it.

What do you mean
"Don't worry about it"?

No, talk to me!

I wanna know.

Do you even think of
me as your boyfriend?

Course I think of
you as my boyfriend!

Well, feels like I'm just
here for your own convenience.

That's not true.

Look, this is my business.

You know?

This is everything I've
been working for ages.

I don't really wanna
let this moment pass.

You know, I know your
business's important to you,

just like how my business
is important to me.

By the way, I finished
Photoshopping.

Check your inbox.

I need some space.

Okay.

Oh, how's the
guests list looking?

Oh, sorry, I'll call you back.

Hey, come in.

G'day, Samuel?

Yeah, you must be Ben.

Thanks for covering for me.

No worries, mate.

Oh, how was your honeymoon?

Yeah, it was great, thanks.

So, almost my big launch.

Yeah.

You still going on live?

I'm not sure.

If you like, we
could set up a screen

and you could be
connected via video link,

or we could do a pre-record.

Up to you.

Okay.

Yeah, that's
something to consider.

Leave it with me.

I'll have a think about it.

Okay.

Thanks, mate.

You got this.

Yeah, I'm back.

Cool.

Oh, what's for lunch?

What is it like being a hubby?

It's good.

It's just...

Just?

It's good overall, it's just-

- Okay.

Hey, guys.

Oh, it's good to see you.

Hey, man.

Thanks for helping
out with my wedding.

No worries, man.

Thanks for booking me
through the events agency.

You're welcome.

Did they get you this gig?

Yeah, yeah.

They've been getting
me lots of work lately.

Lots of local hire
jobs like this.

Oh, Hugh, sorry, this is Jess.

Hello, Humongous.

You remembered!

How could I forget?

Wow.

Can I order?

Oh, I'm sorry.

I'm not on the menu.

Oh, too bad.

Private, private joke, man.

How about pho ga, thank you.

Mot pho ga.

Ben?

I'll just have
a big pho bo tai.

Humongous it is.

It's good to see you.

Hugh really likes you.

He likes everyone.

Go for it.

Mm, back to you and Natasha.

Look, the honeymoon was great.

It's just that since
we've been back,

we've had our first,

we've had our first
post-wedding fight, you know?

We butt heads the other night.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Hey, but you know what?

It's part of life.

It's okay.

She wants me to be more
supportive of her career,

and I thought she was happy
being a literature teacher.

She isn't?

No, she wants to be a writer.

Go on.

You and I both know that
unless you're a JK Rowling,

writers earn crap nothing.

Did she say she wanted
to be a JK Rowling?

No, she said she wants
to be a published author.

She wants her thesis
to be published.

Ben, you're
living your dreams.

She wants to live hers.

Have you been speaking
to her recently?

No, why?

Because that's more
or less what she said.

Well, what can I say?

Two power brain
ladies think alike.

Hey, just trust her,

and give her the freedom
to do what she loves, hmm?

Here you are, guys.

Ooh!

Thank you.

Thanks, mate.

No worries.

Wow, looks good.

Look at this.

Humongous has left
you his number.

Hoo, that boy is persistent.

You know, Ben, I met someone,

and we kissed last night.

Who?

Justin.

From my wedding?

Mm hmm.

Oh no, he has a girlfriend.

You know her, it's
Victoria Steer.

Sorry, what?

Oh, that's awkward.

You know, I know Justin.

He doesn't just
randomly kiss people.

I don't really know
Victoria, but you know,

maybe it was an
accident or something.

Ben, why don't you
have some of my pho ga.

I'm just gonna be excused
for a moment, okay?

I got you something.

Thanks, Vic.

So, are you still
coming tomorrow?

Yeah, that's what I
wanted to talk to you about.

Look, I think I'm just
gonna have so many orders

after "The Morning
Show with Kiki"

and, you know, it's just
gonna be really hectic.

It's just two or three
hours of your time, Vic.

This is a huge
opportunity for me,

and I really don't
wanna miss out.

Take it then.

You know what?

The way I see it,

is that you don't really
need me for anything

except for photos
and Photoshopping.

When have I ever
once said that?

You don't have to.

What?

What is even going
on between us?

Because it kind of feels like,

it kind of feels like you
don't even love me anymore.

Me?

I don't love you?

The question is do you?

Do you still love me?

Well, you don't seem to be
happy for any of my successes.

No, 'cause you
would much rather me

to be sitting in some corner,

where you have all the
success and all the glory.

No, that's not true.

Well, it kind of
feels like that.

You know what,
we're not doing this.

Walk away, okay?

Walk away like you always do.

Do you remember when
we used to stay up late

and talk about our
passions and hobbies?

Yeah.

I want that.

I really want that.

You found your passion
in your cupcakes.

And I want that passion
too, with a woman,

with a woman that
really wants me for me.

You know what?

What?

I think you're right, Vic.

Right about what?

Do you still love me?

Because it's okay if you don't.

I'm sorry.

You don't hate me do you?

I still care for you.

I think we're finally
on the same page.

Yeah.

I think so too.

What the hell, man?

What happened to a bit
of friendly jogging?

I saw Jess yesterday.

She didn't know
you were with Vic.

And you kissed her.

What are you doing, man?

I'm not with her anymore.

We broke up.

Because of Jess?

Yes.

No!

I mean, Vic and I weren't
right for each other.

She's way too in to herself.

But you had no right to
tell Jess about me and Vic.

Yeah, you should have.

If you really like her,

you should go and see her.

Straighten things out with her.

I will.

I really like her.

When I'm with her,

it feels like I'm at home.

Are you and Tash good?

Yeah.

It's a bit tricky.

You know, she comes from money,

and she sure does
love spending it.

I'm just doing my best as
a husband to support her.

I love her, man.

Tash, what are you doing?

What does it
look like I'm doing?

Cleaning.

Oh, good.

Your glasses must be clean.

Tash, if you wanna have
your books and your papers

all over the place,

I'm okay with that.

No, you need to sleep.

No, but you need to study
and finish your thesis.

Come on.

Come on, Mrs. Lin,
let's go to bed.

Where were you earlier
when I tried to call?

Catching up with Jess.

In fact, she said exactly
the same thing you did.

Which is?

That you deserve
to follow your dreams

of becoming a writer,
a published author.

I'm so sorry I didn't see that.

I really am, Tash.

I love you.

More than Cosmic
Sky Girl?

Oh!

Get rid of these.

Spinning is winning, Paul.

Spinning is winning.

Crack that pace, champion!

Crack that pace.

Okay, Jade, see that?

You can match it,
you can match it now.

You can do this.

Power the tower, baby.

Faster, come on, faster!

Power that tower.

Power that tower, baby!

- Pain, breathe, achieve!
- Yeah!

Yeah!

Oh.

Oh, whiskers.

Are you okay?

Are you okay?

Jade?

Hi, Jess.

I can't go tonight.

Why?

I sprained my ankle.

Oh, are you okay?

Like, what happened?

I was exercising with Phil,

and he said to go "Faster,
faster, faster," and I did.

Sorry, you cut off.

You what?

I slipped.

I can't hear you.

I slipped!

Are you laughing at me?

No, no, no, I'm, no.

I'm laughing with you.

But I'm not laughing.

You know what, I'll
come and pick you up.

No!

It's okay, I'm with Phil.

He's gonna drive me home now.

Ooh, Phil, huh?

Shh, you're on loud speaker.

Hi, Jessica!

Hi.

Hi, Phil.

Nice to meet you.

I've heard so many
awful things about you.

Let me speak to her.

I'm passing you to Phil.

Be nice, be nice.

You know, I told your sister

to make friends with
the gym equipment,

not to to fall for them,

if you know what I mean?

Well, just take
good care of her,

'cause she's the only one I got.

Yeah, I'll do my best,

but she's a tough
cookie to crack.

Oh, and don't mention cookies,

'cause they're responsible
for her muffin top.

- Yeah.
- Give it, here.

Hey, Jess?

Have you written your speech
in case we win tonight?

No, I haven't.

Jess, you gotta be
positive, you know?

You could be out celebrating
with Justin tonight.

Justin and I will
not be celebrating,

because Justin has a girlfriend.

What?

And it's Victoria Steer.

Good evening.

You look lovely tonight, Jill.

And you look very
handsome and different.

Yeah, did you
score last night?

No, it was actually
better than that.

Have you guys seen Jess?

I need to talk to her.

I think she's
gone for orange juice.

So she said.

Okay.

Good evening, folks,

and welcome to Sydney's first
Short-E-Short Film Festival.

The first award

for the evening

is best shortest short,

films one minute and under.

And the nominees are "My Life
as a Dog," Steve Edmunds.

"It Takes Three," Norm Harvey.

And "3101," Sarah Townsend.

I'd like to thank
you all

for entering this year's
Short-E-Shorts Awards.

Man, why can't I do this?

Ben, is that you?

Dammit.

Ben, it's alright, dude.

Come on.

It's my bloody anxiety.

How can I help you?

Please go and get my wife.

Where's Natasha?

Where's my wife?

Did you hear me?

Yeah, man, I'll
find her, okay?

Just hold on, okay?

It was good, yours was.

- Thank you.
- Everyone's was.

Yeah, I just need to
borrow you for a second.

Hey.

And the winner
is Steve Edmunds

for "My Life as a Dog."

Steve, please come on the stage.

Ben, Ben?

Hey, hey, hey, Tash isn't here.

Hey, hey, look at me.

Okay, deep breath in.

Look at me.

Okay, deep breath in.

Justin, grab his hand.

Hey, hey, hey, hey.

Okay.

Breathe in.

Breathe out.

Good.

Deep breath in.

Deep breath out.

Deep breath in.

Deep breath out.

It's all good in theory,
it's just executing it.

I don't think I can do this.

I can't believe this.

So, your Will?

I went under that alias
in case my idea failed,

and now it seems
as though it has.

Ben, you haven't failed.

There's a crowd out there
cheering and waiting for you.

Yeah, I've seen the crowd,

and I know I just
can't face them.

Ben, it'll be okay, mate.

You're not alone, okay?

You've got Jess and I.

Mm hmm.

We'll walk out with you, okay?

People will wonder
why I need chaperones.

Who cares what people think.

That's where people
get it wrong in life,

worrying about
what others think.

You're a sexy beast.

You can do anything, okay?

And don't you like
your chaperones?

Come on, let's do it.

Okay, sexy beast,
let's go, okay?

Okay.

Thank you for the award.

Meatballs would be bloody
wrapped if he was here tonight.

I'd like to thank the judges,

and the organizer,

wherever he may be.

I mean, where's Willy?

Who is he?

I mean, we really need to know.

Fantastic.

Thank you, Steve.

I mean, he does he exist?

Or maybe you're Will.

I'm not.

No, no, I'm Andrew,

and we need the mic back now.

Thank you, Steve.

Everyone, Steve.

Thank you.

And here he is.

He found us.

Sydney's Short-E-Short
founder, Will.

Good evening, folks.

I am the founder of Sydney's
first Short-E-Shorts festival.

My name is actually Ben.

I went under the alias, Will,

in case my idea failed.

I suffer from anxiety,

and tonight I am doing my
best not to let it win.

Hey, we make a pretty
good team, don't we?

Me, you, and your girlfriend?

The judges have decided,

- No, wait, Jess.
- That this year's winner

is "Wedding Disasters,"
Justin Judd.

You should have told me.

Jessica... Jess.

Hi, everyone.

Firstly, I'd like to thank
the judges for voting for me,

and Ben Lin for
pulling this off.

What an amazing achievement.

"Wedding Disasters"
is a labor of love,

and I hope to continue
doing what I love,

because it's the rhapsody
of love and friendships,

that's most important in life.

Thank you.

Thank you, Justin.

And that brings us to the
end of tonight's event.

Jess?

Jess!

Where on earth were
you for my film festival?

I was writing my
thesis, you know that.

I needed you there,

and you couldn't just take
two hours out of your day

to come and support me.

We only spoke about
this just the other night,

how it's always been
about you lately.

Always about me?

Yes.

Who's the one that's
gone and spent 4000 bucks

on our credit card?

To buy us wedding gifts!

Or have you forgotten
that already?

Jade, what are you doing?

Oh, I'm so sorry, Jess.

I thought it was just some lump

that's grown in the middle of
my couch the last two days,

11 hours and 45 seconds.

Jade.

Leave me alone, Jade.

You don't understand.

Understand?

I understand.

I've been there.

And I vowed never to feel
sorry for myself again.

You know, Mum used to say never
to feel sorry for yourself.

"There's always someone,"

"in the
world worse off than us."

I know.

I know, Jade.

She told me that 50000
times, and so did you!

I know.

I know I'm supposed to be strong

and get over it really quick.

But it's different
this time, Jade.

I love him.

I love him.

I actually love him.

And I can't be with him
because of what he did.

It's like having a home
that you can't go to, Jade.

Well, let it out.

Why don't you write about it?

That's why I've got so much
material for my scripts.

We're the flower sisters.

We gotta keep blooming.

Bloom, bloom, bloom, Jessica.

Oh, that's what
Mum used to do.

I miss her.

Well, I miss
her too, you know?

Yeah, I know.

Okay, okay, I'll get up.

- Seriously?
- Okay.

You gotta move.

Okay, okay, I'll move, just-

- Stop drooping on my couch!

Okay, stop it, Jade.

Stop it.

I'll get up, okay?

Can I droop on your floor?

Okay.

Ben!

Hi, Jess.

- Hey.
- Can I come in?

Yeah.

Hey, come on.

Cup of tea?

No, I think I need
something stronger than that.

Whiskey?

Count me in.

There you go.

Whoa, what's up?

Natasha's left me.

I need one too.

And I think you
need a second glass.

Okay, drink up.

I flipped out because
she's been leaving the place

looking like a rubbish tip.

Plus, I got my
credit card statement

and there was this limited
edition book on there for $2000.

And so I showed it to her.

A $2000 book, huh?

She bought us
both wedding gifts.

Apparently the book was from me,

and also got myself a box
set of "Cosmic Sky Girl Two."

"Cosmic Sky Girl"?

You love "Cosmic Sky Girl.

♪ When you're afraid
of the aliens ♪

♪ Who do you call ♪

She knows what you love.

We're just too different.

Hmm, I know the way you
guys look at each other.

By the way, Justin asked me

why you haven't been
answering his calls.

He's really into you, Jess.

You know, he's broken
up with Victoria.

Look, Justin
shouldn't have kissed me

while he was still
with Victoria.

End of story.

Jess, you are so stubborn.

Get off your high horse
and give the guy a chance.

He kissed you because he
listened to his heart.

He's a good guy.

It's not like he's ghosted
you or he's married.

He kissed you because
his heart told him to.

I think it's about time you
started listening to yours.

In fact, I can hear
it now, calling.

Bub bum, "Justin,
Justin, Justin!"

Yeah, got a smile out of you.

She's doing alright.

I heard she's even dating again.

Really?

You expecting someone?

Hey.

Justin.

Oh.

It's okay, mate.

I was just about to leave.

And I thought you said
you were going soon, Ben?

I feel partly
responsible for this.

Ben, please tell Jess, I
just hope we can move forward.

Justin hopes we
can move forward.

Well, tell Justin,
I will think about it.

What's to think about?

Sorry.

Justin, Jess will
think about it.

Come on, you two were
made for each other.

Justin's properly broken up now.

You just need to
get over yourselves.

Make up and do something.

I know, you two need to
start making something.

Wait, wait, slow down, mate.

What'd you say?

A film.

Jess has started writing now.

Hey, that's actually
not a bad idea.

How about it, Jess?

Maybe if my sister
Jade can produce?

Done.

I'm gonna go now.

I'm gonna go now.

Whoa.

Here.

I think he's out.

Mm hmm.

What's the number for 13cabs?

I'll call them.

God, you're heavy, Ben.

You should go see Phil.

Whoa.

Okay, okay, okay.

I got you, I got you.

Okay, okay.

Whoa, whoa, watch your head.

Okay, good boy.

How you
doing mate, how are you?

- Hey mate.
- Okay.

- Got the address?
- Yes.

- Yes.
- Okay.

Thank you.

- Thank you.
- Bye!

Playing with my guitar?

I broke the G string.

Sorry, I'll fix
it for you, okay?

Okay, you can fix it.

Ben's gone.

I thought he'd never leave.

Mm hmm.

So, are you still
angry with me?

I want to be, but I'm not.

Good.

Well, let's start again.

Hi, I'm Justin.

I'm a filmmaker.

Tash...

I remembered.

I thought Tash was a librarian.

My silly mistake was
actually a blessing.

And now she's a
published writer.

I'm so proud of her.

I fell in love with
Ben's warmth and kindness.

I really love his humbleness,

and the way he supports me
in my career as a writer.

It's exactly
what it looks like.

We're engaged.

We are.

He's funny, obviously, has
this great sense of humor.

As in humongous.

Anyway, but for now,

he's just opened
Humongous Foodies.

He also features my
Cup Famous cakes,

which are doing so, so well.

A million followers in one year.

It's all she's ever wanted.

It's all I've, well,
I've wanted other things.

I've wanted you,

from the moment I saw him!

I do believe in
love at first sight.

It does actually happen.

- It does.
- Yeah.

I'm so proud.

Just, every time I look
at you I fall in love.

- Go on.
- It's true.

If there was gonna be
someone I'd have a child with,

a little mini cupcake,

it would be, it
would be Victoria.

When I met Phil, I hated him.

And it wasn't until the day
that I actually slipped.

- Breathe, achieve!
- Yeah!

Yeah!

That he slipped into my heart.

I just love you, Jade.

You're the best.

No, you are.

So, when I first met Jess,
she was a drooping flower.

No, you were way
droopier than that, babe.

Yeah, that's about it.

See, that's why I love her.

She's so fun and she makes
me feel like a better person

each time.

Lies, all lies.

I love Justin's pure heart,
his old fashioned charm,

and the way he
ties his shoe laces

with so much care
and detail.

And to accept myself,

and see the beauty of
everything that comes to me.

That's the rhapsody of love.