Sophie's Revenge (2009) - full transcript
Dumped by her fiancé just two months before their wedding, comic strip writer Sophie hatches an elaborate plan to get her Jeff back and punish the movie star, Joanna, who seduced him away. She finds herself a partner, Gordon, an ex-lover of Joanna's, and the two start on a comic adventure full of laughs and tears, aided by Sophie's two best friends, Lucy and Lily. At the eve of her success, Sophie suddenly realizes that she has been so focused on revenge that she has not heard her own change of heart.
Sophie's Revenge
Don't move
Miss Sophie
At last, I've caught you
You know
These comic books of yours
are poisoning women's views of love
and marriage nowadays
You go too far
and you dare to write in your books
Women can only...
What was it?
What?
Only by discovering herself
can a woman ever find true love
I heard he's come back
Miss Sophie
Don't drink so fast
You were saying this is
your first comic fiction?
The title is very interesting
"Handbook of Love"
I'm sure the audience
is curious to hear about
the story behind this "Handbook of Love"
How should I answer them
Could I tell them
this is all because of 2 years ago
I made the stupidest mistake of my life
When I was young, my mother told me
a woman in love is foolish
but a woman rejected is crazy
But I didn't understand
until 2 winters ago
My mother also said
men must choose the right career
and women marry the right guy
What she meant was
a woman's job is to find Mr. Right
So to be successful
you have to find that special guy
Hold on
You must have misunderstood...
This is me, hanging outside
A loser
stalking my ex-boyfriend
and his new lover
a famous actress
Joanna
having a good time
You okay?
Sorry
I didn't see you
Look out!
C'mon, it's not that scary
Come watch it with me
This is Joanna's horror movie
You like it?
Leaving my gifts all over the place
Serves you right
Give me a kiss
I'll help you up
C'mon
I caught you again
Didn't we agree no eating after 10pm
You little piggy
Friends, you see this?
This is the pain of breaking up
Slowly torturing me
with all that used to be mine
My memories of Jeff
are countless parasites
crawling, crawling
crawling, crawling
crawling all over me
Looking for the vulnerable
infected veins
sucking wantonly
sucking dry
my hopes and dreams
You're awake
Your fever's gone down
Good thing I decided to break in
otherwise you'd be a goner
You scared me to death
Thought you would never wake up
You two, stop watching for fun
you, fold those clothes
you over there
wipe up the furniture and windows...
3 times
Yes, ma'am
Your life isn't over
because you got dumped
Don't let some jerk
ruin your life
It's not worth it
Lucy
how come smart women can't get hitched
Because they're all like you
full of themselves
You done?
I told you Sophie and Jeff didn't match
Breaking up
was only a matter of time
Don't kick her when she's down
You're saying that
because you are jealous
I don't care
So what if he has the goods
Who cares?!
He's not my type
Lucy!
Just speak one language please
Either Chinese or English
You're giving me a headache
It's not my fault you flunked English...
These are my 2 best friends
Lucy and Lily
Just don't know why
as soon as they meet, they argue
but they still hang out together
Lucy
my agent
single forever
boyfriend in and out
but my mother would think
she's a failure
As for Lily
before graduating college
she was already way into her "career"
becoming the most "successful" among us
No matter what
I love them both
because they love me too
You.. shut up!
You... shut up!
I heard that Joanna
goes through boyfriends like toilet paper
Her last one
was some Taiwanese photographer
Honey
it's hopeless
You think you can just quit like that?
It's not that simple
You should rescue Jeff from the fire
He has ready jumped into the fire
and you want to "rescue" him?
You just don't get it
Don't be ridiculous
Nobody understands them better than me
Next, please join me in recalling
the highlights of their relationship
Please watch the big screen
2 years ago
Sophie was just out of college
studying to become a comic book artist
had an attack of appendicitis
But luckily
she met the perfect surgeon, Jeff Li
He removed her appendix
and in return
gave her his heart
However
the good times didn't last
Just last week
in the very same hospital room
the same love story repeated
But this time, the female
lead was not Sophie
but rather it was
the famous movie star
Joanna
But if you ask me
if you insist
all is fair in love
profession or not
is not important
Get her!
This is nonsense
Stop it! Stop!
I'm the one who understands Sophie
Ok, go for it
Sophie
from a very young age
has always been competitive
Once she set up her mind
she never fails
If you ask me,
this set back is only temporary
I believe
you'll get over Jeff in no time
Go Go Go
Look at you... why are you crying?
If my mom finds out I've been dumped
she'll kill herself
Sophie, where have you been?
I've been looking for you for days
You're not even answering your phone
Sophie!
I'm sick
I'll come see you this weekend
This weekend I have to draw
I have a deadline
That won't do
There is so much to be done right now
Book the restaurant, get the cake
arrange for wedding photos
What did you say
I can't say anything. Got to go, bye!
No way
I want to prove to the world
that I'm good enough for Jeff
I will get him back before the wedding
That's my girl
I support you
You two are nuts
Why'd you want to marry a guy like that
Sophie
Sorry, I was wrong
Please marry me
No!
If that's what you want,
you have my support too
I'm not going to support you
I won't do anything else
I don't believe I can't win him back
You won't do anything else?
What about the book proposal
you'd promised me?
If we delay any more
the publishers will cancel the deal
Guy's gone. Why bother?
What if I tell the story of my revenge
in the new book
Are you sure?
I'm not sure this is a good idea
You sure?
No problem
I shall prove to broken heart people
everywhere
We can win our ex's back
using "scientific" methods
I know
they all think I'm crazy
then, why do I feel so good
After tossing about all night
I came up with my first move
Strategy #1: Forgive His Trespasses
No matter how badly he stepped on you
you shall only show him tenderness
and forgive him
with a smile in your heart
Because
as long as he's happy
you're happy
So beautiful
When Jeff sees you today
he'll regret for sure
You will overwhelm him with kindness
he will be touched by you
You're so sexy
you will win for sure
Your clothes are so beautiful
I love it
Dr. Li
the patient in bed 3 will discharge today
What are you doing here
Honey
ever since you left me
my heart has been hurt
But
I'm happy for you
because you are happy
therefore, I am happy too
Sophie
I was wrong
forgive me
Let's start over again
Young lady
What's your name?
How can I reach you?
What are you doing?
Are you okay?
Grandpa, are you hurt?
You crazy...?!
I'm so sorry! Sorry!
Grandpa, you okay?
Sorry!
Hurry!! At the front....
Sorry Why do you run in the hospital?
Sorry, let me pick them up for you
So many medications
You should not be like that Come back
I am a photographer
I got prizes in my county Honey
Don't say anything
Stay like that I take photos for you
Honey
Don't say anything
It is so painful Must be good
Sorry
What are you doing
What are you doing Honey
Help
Sorry
Honey
ShuLing Don't run ShuLing
You put it down
Get away
Darling
Honey
Honey You idiot
ShuLing ShuLing
Darling Darling
I'm a father I'm a father
Don't move! Hold her down
You need to calm down
One shot and you're gonna be just fine
Stop
I know her
Sophie
What are you doing here?
What do you think I'm doing here?
You think I'm here to congratulate you?
In your dreams
This is all your fault
You have the nerve to ask me that
Look at me! The state I'm in...
this is all because of you
Sophie
I was wrong
Just go home
I'll take care of things here
Let's go. Go
The doctor said I didn't break anything
Excuse me
Creep
Just have a look and know he' s a bad guy
Go
When a mare was in heat
a stallion will take hold of a territory
No other can trespass
After the heat period
they will go back to their herd
A woman's stomach is the best friend
with her heart
Always adjusting itself to
the heart's condition
When a woman loses her love
her heart starts to leak
then the stomach tries to help to
stop the leak
by stuffing the leak with everything
to compensate for the loss
until..
Hello?
Christmas party?
I'm not going
Drink up
It'll make you feel better...
Check it out
Cute guys everywhere tonight
Any you like
Okay, I'll get the cutest one for you
No interest
Honey
Let me introduce you to my friend
Excuse me
Gordon...
Sophie...
Little lamb
Hello
Show your beautiful face
Let him have a look
You guys know each other?
No
Gordon is a photographer from Taiwan
He's new in town
Maybe you can show him around
What?
Let's go, I'm thirsty
That was the crazy girl
I was talking about
She?
Cheers!
My skirt. My skirt...
Sorry, sorry
Give that to me
Sorry, excuse me... she is drunk
Let' go
Stop moving
We're all tied up
Let's have another...
Gordon
Hey, Jeff
What do you think you're doing?
You know him?
Met him recently
He's a surgeon who just came back from US
Don't even think about it
He's out of your league
Yeah
great at making people suffer
You know him well?
my...ex
Are you crazy
Hey
Stop being that crazy
It's hot here
Thanks
Stop drinking
I'm gonna to find your friend Lucy
Hold on
How annoying
Why are you on top of me?
I'm trying to unbutton
Unbutton? Don't get fresh with me
We're entangled
Let me help
Don't move, just don't move
Hurry up! My legs are getting numb
My God!
Miss Sophie
I can totally get
how you feel right now
but the relationships
are really complicated
So when people break up
it's best to be open minded
Have a more
tolerate attitude is better
I'm telling you this
because I know Joanna quite well
and she is really not a bad person
If...
Sorry, sorry!
Looks like
you know her pretty well
Ok, that's enough
Did you drive?
Are you that photographer from Taiwan?
Yeah, and what if I am?
I thought I was the only victim
but there's you too
Excellent to meet you
Spit it out and share with me
Let's go
You're just pretending to be happy
Enough, don't make a fuss, Miss Sophie
I think you misunderstood
The 2 of us
should be a team
win-win!
You should go home
I've taken her on already
Yeah? Doesn't seem like
it went well for you
Just you wait, for later I've got more...
Don't throw up!
It's an emergency!
Really urgent
Hold it, hold it
My mom always said
smart people are not afraid of failure
because failure is for the weak
And I
am not weak
I shall go forth bravely
growing from my failures
push forward unrelentingly
until reaching the final victory
Men are lazy
so they never discard anything
not even a woman who has betrayed him
Too lazy to even erase the memory
Not true
You're not qualified to say it
You abandoned me and your daughter
for some bar girl
Don't confuse Sophie
just because of us
I tell you
So that means
I can fully exploit this weakness in men
To remind Jeff that
a new relationship
is not match for the old familiar one
That way, he'll definitely think twice
and return to me
Strategy #2 The Glorious Past
About the other day
I didn't really mean what I said
It's okay
I have some things to return to you
When are you going to be home?
Not till really late tonight
I could come pick them up
from your place?
Didn't you say we were going home now?
Yeah, but if I had said that
then she'd come over right away
Don't be mad
Strategy #2 The Glorious Past
Use objects and phrases to
bring back memories
Even some pet phrases
bring back good memories of the past
Reminding him that
the past is far better than the present
What'll we do after dinner tonight?
Whatever you want?
Actually I'm a bit tired
It would be good to stay at home
Okay
What's wrong?
Why don't...
we go out to eat?
No
Didn't you say
you will cook noodles for me?
Little piggy!
What a cute little piggy
For me?
No.. I gave it to Sophie
No wonder
Smells of cheap perfume
Disgusting
How come her stuff is here?
Maybe she has dropped by
What?
Joanna
Don't be upset
How can I not be angry?
She still has the key of your place
We need to change the locks
Let's go out and talk
Why?
Can't we talk at home?
It's not that
Are you worried that
she bugged the place?
The neighbor might hear
I'm not afraid of anything
I have nothing to be ashamed of
I just wonder
Why don't we just go out and chat?
What were you thinking?
How could you fall for such an
Unreliable and unbalanced woman?
What do you have to say for yourself?
C'mon, let's go out
for a walk and cool off
Cool off? I'm just getting warmed up
For real
you're already broke up
and she's still coming by your house
Why are you going into the bedroom?
Why are you shouting for?
Aren't you scared the neighbors
will hear that?
So. Does she come here often?
And it's not the first time right?
How could that be? Let's go,
I'm begging you
I'm not going. I'm tired
Why are you going to the bathroom?
I have to pee
Sophie
Are you here?
Come on! Let's go
You scared me
I'm not hungry
I'm starving, please Let's go
You've gotta be kidding
You look fine, why change?
I have a public image to maintain
She's simply unbelievable!
We have to change all our things
Tell the maid to clean thoroughly
These sheets have to be changed
She could have laid on them.
Okay, let's go
What? Strategy #2
The Glorious Past To be continued
You should tell her firmly
to stay away from you
She's not your girlfriend anymore
Hello? Gordon, hold on a second
Can't believe
she would break into your home
It's so creepy
You should call the police
Get in the car
Hey Gordon
I'll call you later
Hello? Hello?
Although it didn't go as smoothly
as I'd imagined
as my Mom used to say
a loss can turn out to be a gain
I believe good luck
is right around the corner
Hello?
Hi, this is Gordon
Is Sophie there?
Gordon
Wow, nice
Beautiful.... Beautiful
Let's me see that line now
So tempting
I'm drooling over here
Sexy, sexy
A little bit to the left
Hey! Where'd did you come from?
It took me over 2 hours to make that
That's it, I quit!
Were you serious about what you said
at the party about taking revenge
on Joanna?
You've made up your mind?
You're definitely going to break them up?
Whatever it takes?
And no matter the outcome?
But I think... actually...
I think it is not right
Don't interrupt, just listen
I have thought it for a long time
I will put bottles
in all over her rooms, every room
You listen to me, listen to me
I have many ways...
Winter is coming
I will turn off all
the water pipes of her home
Joanna is going to publish a book
Really, she is going to publish a book
It is about her
experience of taking movies
She can't only be 23 years old
When I was in high school
she was already 23
and that was like 10 years ago
What, I'm aging and she's not
Which kindergarten did she go to?
That's rich!
You've been sleeping the whole time
All this time,
and you've not given a single idea
Who says I haven't?
You didn't give me a chance
Okay, we're here
Okay, good night
Here you go, keep the change
Okay, so now's your chance
Go ahead
Now? Little Alex
Don't expect too much
I'm not a good cook
So much food
Bon appetite
Why be so modest about your cooking
Jeff always said
I didn't cook well enough
What's wrong?
Are you really Little Alex
Didn't your mother ever tell you
It's impolite
to go flipping through things
at people's homes?
You know, I've read your books before
Really?
But I'd always assumed it was a guy
How come?
Because your stories
seem to have such a male's view on things
It's hard to believe
it came from a girl like you
I guess what I'm saying is..
what you express in your books
that kind of unconventional thinking
doesn't really match
your behavior these days
For example?
Dumped by your boyfriend
and still stalking him
Don't you think it's a bit petty?
Finished eating?
C'mon, don't be mad
I just don't understand
how such a great girl like you
can't just let go
If I were so great why did I get dumped?
Maybe
it's just not meant to be
Maybe you're not supposed to be with Jeff
Who said I wanted to be with him
my whole life
Then why are you doing this?
Isn't it because you love him
I loved him
because I thought he loved me even more
I thought he could give me
simple, steady love
something that would last forever
But
that's really not
a good reason to love somebody
Did you ever think?
Maybe that's not what Jeff wants?
Maybe his idea of love
is a crazy
passionate
reckless kind of love
Then why didn't he say something earlier?
Why wait till
I've got my wedding gown ready,
sent out all invitations?
All my friends knew I was getting married
and then he went and changed his mind
Better than getting married
and then divorced, right?
So you know it all now,
you got dumped too, right?
Alright, don't be angry
Remember, we are partners
Let's not attack each other
Tell me your next plan
Lesson 3# Extreme Makeover
Hello?
Guess who I saw? Success
When I was little,
I had a dog just like this
His name was Little Alex
We were best friends
I had him for 10 years
Buy another then
Who has time for that?
Besides,
pets are just a distraction
That's what Jeff used to say
Let's go and play with him
So lovely
I'm tired.. Time to go home
Go home?
I thought we were going to see Joanna's
new horror movie
I'm not going
I'm seeing her tomorrow
She will ask me if I've seen it
Horror movie? Are you joking?
I wouldn't even go with Jeff
Hey, aren't we partners?
I've been helping you all day
Come on, let's go
I don't want to go
Don't worry, let's go
C'mon, just try it out
I'm really tired
It should be good, I'm not lying
I am exhausted
Not to that extend
Joanna is much bolder than you
Of course she is
She's not human
I think you're hungry.
Dinner's ready, let's eat
Coming
No man has ever
cooked for me
My parents passed away
when my little sister was only 3
I had to take care of her
You know when I was 3
my dad ran off with another woman
You know what?
You're actually quite photogenic
from a certain angle anyway
Is that what you photographers
say to pick up girls?
What are you talking about?
I haven't shot portraits in years
Really?
I just saw a bunch of portraits
in you other room
Those are all leftovers
from an exhibition 5 years ago
You've had exhibitions?
Don't tell me you're a famous artist
No. Only a so called master maybe
Yeah
I've signed the book contract
When can I see the draft?
How could she have any time for that?
She's dating
No wonder you are glowing
He's just a regular friend
Really?
If you say so..
Not bad
Not bad, quite nice
Red light
Cute guy
You ladies seem to be having fun
I'd also like to buy this car
Its design and performance
are both excellent
I quite like it
However,
I still want to further understand its
performance
Wait for me
Slut
You're jealous again
No way
Me?! Jealous of her?
My husband is handsome and rich and so
in love with me
How could I possibly be jealous of her?
Lily's husband does in fact
have a lot of money
But, as to how handsome,
or how in love with her
She knows best of all
Dick!
I like this one, buy it for me
Dick!
What are you doing? Who the hell is she?
What the hell do you say about me?
Is she.....
Dick!
What?
You dare seduce my husband!
What are you thinking of?
Wanna come shopping with me after this
I can't
I'm going to the gym
What?
The gym
Woman, thy name is fickle
How about I teach you to play ball
I can teach you something else
Okay, call me when you are ready
I don't like going to the gym
because there are too many mirrors
But in order to get to know Joanna
and implement my 4th move
of "Befriend thy enemy"
going to the gym
this is the only choice Strategy #4
"Befriend Thy Enemy"
Hey
Miss...
Hey!
This is my towel
I have one just like it
Okay, it's time. C'mon
Let's dance
Just like last time
Okay, y'all remember what we did, right?
1, 2, 3 let's go and 1, 2, 3 and 4
and 1, 2, 3 and 4 and 1, 2, 3 and 4 and
... Hold! Hold!
Hold it! Get it up there!
Leg it up! Bring it up. Up!
Hold it up.. up
Up and up..
Okay,... 1,2 and 3 and 4
And split! You heard me ladies, split!
Keep on
You shake! Shake it! Yeah......
Keep moving.... Move....
Hey! Miss!
What are you doing up there?
Come on
Is your foot ok?
What's wrong?
I twisted my ankle
It's okay. I'll help you
You remind me of when I was little
when I took my first dance lesson
Same as you
I got hurt the first time
It gets easier with practice
I'm gonna go shower
I love your fur
I see
I haven't get your name
My name is Liu
Ms Liu
I'm Joanna
I know who you are
Everyone knows you
you're a big movie star
Please
just call me Joanna
So what do you do, Ms Liu?
I am a kindergarten teacher
You can call me Miss Teacher Liu
Miss Teacher Liu
Yes, that is
I should get your number
Sure
I actually need to seek
your advice on infant education
Are you expecting?
Not yet
But we're making plans
I'm not the right person for you
I teach only gifted children
My mom always says
"Like water wearing down a stone,
constant effort can work miracles"
Slow and steady wins the race
In no time at all
Joanna had become great friends with me
I never let a chance go by
without telling her about me and Jeff
Joanna, let me tell you something
We were so good together
There was this once at the beach...
It's unbelievable
Your boyfriend was so good to you
But men are rotten to the core
Don't worry
I think of something
to help you get him back
Really?
Joanna, you're such a good friend
My boyfriend's on the phone
I'll introduce you two
Hello?
You're late
Where are you?
Hold on a second
Baby
there's a friend I want you to meet
Miss Teacher Liu. Are you in there?
I think I've got the runs
You go ahead
Are you ok? I have medicine in my bag
No need.
I just need to get it out of my system
Okay then.... See you later
By the way
Don't forget
Rock climbing on Sunday
I'll wait for you at the club
You've got to come
Okay
Will your boyfriend be coming too?
He can't
He is too busy
Alright then
I'll see you there
Don't go
Do you even know how to rock climb?
It's just climbing right?
What's there to know
That's good, that's a good pose
Nice.. really cute
Stomach ache...toothache... headache
Nice, bigger smile please
Great, really cute
Excellent, excellent
Let me help you
This buckle has to be tight
Otherwise,
it could be really dangerous up there
Okay. That's good
Thanks
Let's go
Ms. Teacher Liu
Be careful as this is your first time
Whatever you do, don't climb too high
Remember, you're not me
Nice and easy
See you at the top
Miss Teacher Liu
Didn't I tell you
Don't climb too high,
don't climb too high
See what happened
You should have listened to me
Sophie..
What did you say?
I don't understand
Look at you now
You'll be hospitalized
for a really long time
All your plans will be for nothing
Let me help you
This buckle has to be tight
Otherwise it could be
really dangerous up there
You thought you could fool me?
I've seen
your photo many times
You want to play act with me?
Yeah right
See
Look at you right now
Go nurse yourself in the hospital
Take a good rest
Hurry up
Take her away
Take a good rest
Goodbye Ms Teacher Liu
No!!!!
What's wrong?
Sophie. You are awake
Here, drink some water
Don't move
What an evil woman!
What day is it today?
27th
Give me my phone
Today is Jeff's birthday
Still thinking about Jeff?
Does he even care?
Cheers. Let's celebrate
Celebrate?
Celebrate what?
Celebrate
Today... you finished work early
We can finally
have a nice dinner together
Look here
Look over here!
Honey
You know what?
I've been thinking of you all day long
Joanna
Today is my...
Wait a sec... I've got a call
Hello
You've gone way too far
You can't hurt people like this
What are you talking about?
I'm at the hospital
You broke her leg. Didn't you know that?
If something worse happens to her
it'll all be your fault
It sounds like
you really care for her
I tell you
she was asking for it
That would teach her for messing with me
It's okay, its okay
You know what?
She just isn't good enough
Isn't this just perfect
broken leg and all
It'll take at least a month to heal
And we still have to keep mom in the dark
Tell her that we are both busy
Who will take care of you?
I'll take care of her
We came up with the idea together
All that's happened is my fault too
Dumplings tonight
The most delicious dumplings!
You know what?
I wish it wasn't my leg that was broken
I wish it were my head
Then I won't remember anything
If I don't remember,
it wouldn't hurt so bad
But you won't be happy either
Last night I had a dream
I dreamed of a little boy
with a box growing on his head
And then?
That box is a "memory box"
It was shaped like this
You could see into the box
The little boy was adorable
He had memory notes in his box
In the dream
I saw the little boy's world
There was this golden field
Ears of wheat swaying in the wind
I wish I could be like him
and stay there forever
Everyday, the little boy
would write down his thoughts
on little pieces of paper
and put them in the box
Every once in a while
he would clean it out
He'd throw away all dark memories
and only keep the happy ones
But one day
something terrible happened
The box broke
and the wind carried all his notes away
He searched everywhere
for his lost memories
But unfortunately
he couldn't find any of them
And then?
The box was empty
and I woke up
No way
The story can't end here
Listen
It goes like this
One day
he went back again to
search for his memories
The sky was exceptionally blue
Floating about were
little white clouds
and little birds were flying all around
chirping and singing
Along the way, he met a little girl
a beautiful little girl
wearing a summer dress with flowers
And she could play the violin
eventually, they fell in love
and were never separated again
Everything began anew
What a romantic story
You could tell it in your next book
I'm not in the mood
My own memory box hasn't been emptied yet
That's because
you threw away the key of the box
But I found it
Wanna see it?
Yes, I do
But I warn you
this might hurt a bit
Then, no
You won't regret it
It'll only take a second
No
Here it comes
Might hurt a little
I'm opening it
Hold on! Be brave!
I'm opening it
It's open!
Let me see
I'm sorry
Let me help you
Did you hear that Joanna has a new guy?
Who is it?
Who know?
Did I tell you that our choir
has prepared a special song
for your wedding
Is the camera ready
Camera!
Action!
It's rather late now, Tommie
I have to go abroad
Cut!
Jeff
Where are you going?
Let me introduce you
to my boyfriend
How are you?
Don't get the wrong impression
We're rehearsing
Isn't this scene supposed to be
with that pretty boy?
Why is it this guy again?
Now, it is him
He plays General Liu
He is my true love in this story
Didn't I tell you before?
That's right, buddy
Help me out
Is it better
if I kissed
like this
or kiss like this?
Sophie, help me with this game.
My fingers can't keep up
C'mon, faster, faster!
This one! This one!
Coming, coming!
Thank you
Whoever marries you
is gonna be such a lucky girl
I bet Joanna regrets it now
It's all my fault!
I shouldn't have left you
But...
How I miss your
yummy dumplings!
Spring Stop saying that
Brother YiGu
I know whenever you feel guilty
your stomach hurts
But remember that
I will always forgive you Jeff.,
love you so much, that's why it hurts
What's up with you?
Whenever something's bothering you
you get all fidgety
like there are ants in your pants
Spit it out!
I...
Hello?
It's Jeff
Jeff
calling from his home!
Why didn't he say anything?
Should I call him back?
Me, I wouldn't
Hello?
Sophie!
How're you?
Hold on, I've another call
That was my mom
She says hi
Thanks
Actually,
I've no special reason for calling
I just wanted to see how you're doing?
I'm good
That's good
Ok, then. Bye
I.....
I've done it!
Gordon!
It's gonna work!
Why do you look so upset?
Aren't you happy for me?
Are you jealous?
Sophie
If I gave up Joanna
would you give up Jeff?
What do you meant?
Lately, I'm exhausted
I don't want to do this anymore
I want out
I don't want to keep this
cooperative relationship with you
Why?
Because
you and Jeff are not right for each other
A girl like you
needs someone who really understands you
who appreciates you
Someone
someone who wouldn't leave you
I think you know that
Jeff is not that guy
Let's say I help you win Jeff back
what's the point?
The wedding is less than a month
how could I let it go just like that
I want him to regret what he's done
I want him to know
what it's like to be dumped
I want him to come
apologize a million times
And then?
In front of everyone
with a little smile on my face, I'll say
Jeff
you're not good enough for me
This is the real reason
you want Jeff back?
Yup
You don't need me then
you need a psychiatrist
I can't help you
This is how you solve
all of your problems?
5 years ago you had a photo exhibition
That was a failure
Then, you hide all your works away
in your little darkroom
Don't you think that's a shame?
Yeah, I'm a shame
But you're pathetic!
Lisa, tell us
How you discover this photographer?
It's a long story
I visited my friend's gallery one day
The first time I saw his works
I was touched
Thank you
I came to get my camera
About yesterday
I'm sorry
Can we just pretend that
it didn't happen?
You know
I can't do anything without you
Come off it
What do you really want
Can you help me out one more time?
Just this once!
I swear. One last time
Strategy #5 Kill by Proxy
Him?
Billy Bob
Be nice
He stayed up all night for you,
practicing
Will he do?
No problem
Hurry, get in!
Ladies. Top of the Morn'n?
Remember
get her close to the window
We need to get a good shot
This is what she looks like
Please... You kidding?
Like I really need her photo
Her billboards are all over the place
Even if she had botched plastic surgery
I would still recognize her
Trust me
Good luck, honey
Just leave it to me
Okay, here we go
Bye Bye
Coming, coming
Let me.. let me see
Why hasn't he made his move?
He likes his foreplay
Come on
Hurry up
Quick, start recording
We have to make it clear first
No talking once we start recording
Otherwise, Jeff...
It's recording! Strategy #5 Kill by Proxy
Sophie, what the hell are you doing?
I've been calling you for days
Honey, are you okay?
If you don't respond,
I'll come kick down your door
Sophie, call me
It's about the wedding cake
Sophie, don't be so down
If you don't have Jeff
you've still got me
and don't forget we're partners
Honey
we know you're not in the mood
but it's been 2 weeks
and we're worried about you
And one more thing
they're asking me about the book delivery
How about turning in your draft
and then go back to ignoring the world?
Sophie
don't stay at home sulking
I've got a gift for you
that will help you forget
all the bad things
Call me
I know this puppy
Where did he come from?
Bought him
When?
While ago
What's his name?
Little Alex
Plagiarist
Not really
I bought him for you
Just didn't have the chance
to give him to you
Why don't you keep him
and return him to me later
Thank you
Have some tea
Don't you have anything nicer?
I'm a VIP
Cheers!
What are you doing?
Look, it's my new commercial
Where is the remote?
Jeff Li
Get over here now!
You know what?
You are the
most manipulative
most petty
most stubborn
most....
So you're saying
that she put them here on purpose?
Okay then
why don't you gather up all this crap
and return it all to her
All this stuff you gave to her!
...bad tempered
most unlikable girl
pink?
so intimate!
Even enough
you're a bit stubborn
and talk too much
but... you are still
the best cook
most patient
most caring
most talented
photographer.. who understands me most
See
Not so hard to find?
I just don't understand
Why
Why let me find them first?
Fine. You find them
I've got to go to work
If there's really nothing between you
then take this box
and throw it away
Little Alex's arrival
and Gordon's sweetness
made me feel so much better
Out of nowhere
I had an idea
There is something I'd like to ask you
I'm not sure if you'll like it
Yeah?
Whenever I needed help
you were always there for me
I wish I could do the same for you
So..
I was thinking
actually, I've been thinking
about this for awhile...
I'd like to organize
Gordon's
Black and White Personal Portrait
Photography Exhibition
Seems a little long
Yeah, Gordon's Photo Exhibition.
What do you think?
You don't have to worry about a thing
I'll take care of everything
We can do it right here
I'll paint all the walls new colors
Over there we'll put a Christmas tree
I need to order 10 more light-boxes,
okay?
Put this up there
Okay, okay
This is a good photo
Excuse me, can you help me plug this in?
Go over there and arrange the flowers
Gordon, these photos are amazing
Thank you. Thank you
Please, make yourself at home
An unique style
I have a feeling of falling in love
You
Ma'am
How about a glass of wine?
Yes, I'll take another
Congratulations
Thanks. Thanks
They're excellent
Here she comes
So Beautiful
I've been calling you all day
Why aren't you answering my calls?
I told you
I just want to be alone for a while
It's been days.
How much more time do you need?
Where are you?
Who're you with?
I'm almost ready
When you finish shooting tomorrow
we'll sit down and talk
What do you mean?
You went to the exhibition, didn't you?
Hello?
What are you waiting for?
Start shooting already!
Even Lisa is here
That must mean a lot for you
Actually, Sophie did all this
Make sure you thank her properly
Haven't been to such
a good exhibition for a long time
Me too
Now, do you believe me?
You see? Everybody loves your works
How can I thank you?
Anything you want
Kiss me
My last move
Kill Enemy with Jealousy
I wanted to talk it over with you first
but I'd promised you that
I wouldn't do this anymore
so, I....
Are you crazy?
Isn't this what you wanted?
But I just kissed you
That one was not real enough
He'd never believe it in a million years
But now you've scared him off
Is today Christmas?
I'm still here
Jeff
How did you...
I can't wait till tomorrow
You're driving me crazy
So what the hell do you have in mind?
Why don't you enjoy what you planned?
I can't help you
Joanna
I'm not good enough for you
What are you saying?
Joanna! Can I have your autograph?
Can I have an autograph?
Jeff
Sorry, sorry
The picture came out already
I like your pictures very much
I'll do it
Thank your for inviting me
In fact,
I've been wanting to call you
Really?
Sophie
there's something I've to tell you
These days,
I've been meaning to tell you
Honey
There you are
I'm tired, I want to go home
Take me home now!
In a bit, I need some time
Everybody knows me here
I want to go home now!
It's not like you're cripple.
Walk home yourself
Sophie, Sophie
Sorry, she's drunk
Let's go
Tell me
What's your problem?
Joanna
I want to break up
There are too many differences
between us
I'm not good enough for you
She told you to say that, didn't she?
Who?
That bitch!
Don't call her that
Sophie is a good person
A good person?
She's too good at acting
Do you have any idea
what she's done behind our back
This whole time
she's been trying to break us up
A good person?
You completely fell for it
You're stepping on my dress
I'm sorry
I really am not
good enough for you
I just wish that
it wasn't her leg that got broken
but her head
What are you doing? Let go of me!
You're hurting me
Sophie
There is something I have to tell you
How can you say that?
How do I know it will turn out like that?
Jeff Li! Come back here!
Aren't you gonna go after her?
Here's your chance
Do you really not know
or are you just pretending?
I don't want them to break up at all
Why?
Because I'm in love with you
To be honest
I really didn't like you at first
But then I don't know how
I just couldn't help myself
I've never met a girl like you
Every little thing you do
I love it all
You're lying to your mother
I love how your voice rises
The way your eyebrows wrinkle
when you're plotting some new scheme
The way you chew your fingernails
When you are nervous
How you are too stubborn
to recognize defeat
and never give up
You made me see myself more clearly
made me stronger to go after
what I want in life
And now what I want is
to wake up every morning
and see your face
hear your voice
Sophie
you are the girl for me
and I know that
I'm the right guy for you
So I'm begging you not to waste
any more time on revenge
I can't take it anymore
And there's something else
I need to tell you
Joanna and I are actually...
Sophie
Wait for me here, I'll be right back
Don't go anywhere
Sophie
I didn't know
she broke your leg
It's okay
I'm fine now
Can we... start over again?
You should go
I know
this will take some time
I'll wait for you
Sophie
I mean what I say
I love you
I'm in love with you
I've never ever
met a girl like you
Every little thing you do
I love it
And now what I want is
to wake up every morning
and see your face
What are you doing here?
I came for my dog
You've got Jeff,
now you want my brother too?
Your brother?
Of course, my big brother
my spy
You actually thought he loved you?
Joanna, what are you talking about?
What, I'm wrong?
Sophie, let me explain
Stop!
Sophie! Sophie!
Sophie! Let me explain
Wait, listen!
That night at the party you were drunk
I don't want to listen to you
Listen to me!
Sophie, let me explain
I told her about you
She begged me to be her spy
I knew it was wrong but I had no choice
You lied to me!
I had no choice
She's my only family
I've raised her since
she was 3 years old
I just couldn't refuse her!
I couldn't refuse her
You lied to me!
Sophie
what happened to your leg, the fall
I had nothing to do with it.
I swear to God!
I fought with her over this
Sophie
So it was that kind of ending
How so... imperfect
Although it was an imperfect ending
After that night
I saw things more clearly
and then
I fell ill for some time
Good morning
Thank God
You're finally awake
If you didn't come back to life soon
I would've had to find another bridesmaid
Hello
Good morning
Honey
You haven't congratulated me yet
I am already
divorced!
Mom
you're such a silly girl
Why didn't you
just tell me the truth?
Because I thought I did something wrong
No matter what you do
I'll always be there for you
I just hope that
you learned something from all of this
I was scared
Of what?
I was scared of being hurt
The same way
Dad hurt you many years ago
When you fall in love with someone
being hurt is something you can't avoid
But
it's absolutely worth it
I just hope
you to be strong
and love fearlessly
no matter what the cost
Just like your mom
Once in a life
with no regrets
because mom has you
Hey honey
I heard he's getting ready to
leave the country
Go
Sophie
Where are you going?
I....
You like it?
Jeff
The flowers are beautiful
But they're not right for me
It's okay though
I'm sue that you will find
the right person for them
I promise
Actually, can I borrow them for while?
Thanks!
My brother went to Europe
He didn't say when he was coming back
My brother was serious about you
I've never seen him like this before
After that
I had no news about him
So I decided
to put our story in a book
That way, it may help
other people who've been lost like me
In hope that
they can find themselves
and true love
All of you in the studio
and those at home watching
I hope after today's program
you will understand Sophie more
and have interest in
Sophie's new book
"Handbook of Love"
Sophie
You okay?
I'm gonna go
Don't forget, tomorrow afternoon
there is another interview
Sophie
You don't even recognize Little Alex anymore?
What exactly do you have in that memory box?
Why don't you get out your key
pen it and see for yourself?
What exactly do you have in
that memory box?
Why don't you get out your key,
open it and see for yourself?
Don't move
Miss Sophie
At last, I've caught you
You know
These comic books of yours
are poisoning women's views of love
and marriage nowadays
You go too far
and you dare to write in your books
Women can only...
What was it?
What?
Only by discovering herself
can a woman ever find true love
I heard he's come back
Miss Sophie
Don't drink so fast
You were saying this is
your first comic fiction?
The title is very interesting
"Handbook of Love"
I'm sure the audience
is curious to hear about
the story behind this "Handbook of Love"
How should I answer them
Could I tell them
this is all because of 2 years ago
I made the stupidest mistake of my life
When I was young, my mother told me
a woman in love is foolish
but a woman rejected is crazy
But I didn't understand
until 2 winters ago
My mother also said
men must choose the right career
and women marry the right guy
What she meant was
a woman's job is to find Mr. Right
So to be successful
you have to find that special guy
Hold on
You must have misunderstood...
This is me, hanging outside
A loser
stalking my ex-boyfriend
and his new lover
a famous actress
Joanna
having a good time
You okay?
Sorry
I didn't see you
Look out!
C'mon, it's not that scary
Come watch it with me
This is Joanna's horror movie
You like it?
Leaving my gifts all over the place
Serves you right
Give me a kiss
I'll help you up
C'mon
I caught you again
Didn't we agree no eating after 10pm
You little piggy
Friends, you see this?
This is the pain of breaking up
Slowly torturing me
with all that used to be mine
My memories of Jeff
are countless parasites
crawling, crawling
crawling, crawling
crawling all over me
Looking for the vulnerable
infected veins
sucking wantonly
sucking dry
my hopes and dreams
You're awake
Your fever's gone down
Good thing I decided to break in
otherwise you'd be a goner
You scared me to death
Thought you would never wake up
You two, stop watching for fun
you, fold those clothes
you over there
wipe up the furniture and windows...
3 times
Yes, ma'am
Your life isn't over
because you got dumped
Don't let some jerk
ruin your life
It's not worth it
Lucy
how come smart women can't get hitched
Because they're all like you
full of themselves
You done?
I told you Sophie and Jeff didn't match
Breaking up
was only a matter of time
Don't kick her when she's down
You're saying that
because you are jealous
I don't care
So what if he has the goods
Who cares?!
He's not my type
Lucy!
Just speak one language please
Either Chinese or English
You're giving me a headache
It's not my fault you flunked English...
These are my 2 best friends
Lucy and Lily
Just don't know why
as soon as they meet, they argue
but they still hang out together
Lucy
my agent
single forever
boyfriend in and out
but my mother would think
she's a failure
As for Lily
before graduating college
she was already way into her "career"
becoming the most "successful" among us
No matter what
I love them both
because they love me too
You.. shut up!
You... shut up!
I heard that Joanna
goes through boyfriends like toilet paper
Her last one
was some Taiwanese photographer
Honey
it's hopeless
You think you can just quit like that?
It's not that simple
You should rescue Jeff from the fire
He has ready jumped into the fire
and you want to "rescue" him?
You just don't get it
Don't be ridiculous
Nobody understands them better than me
Next, please join me in recalling
the highlights of their relationship
Please watch the big screen
2 years ago
Sophie was just out of college
studying to become a comic book artist
had an attack of appendicitis
But luckily
she met the perfect surgeon, Jeff Li
He removed her appendix
and in return
gave her his heart
However
the good times didn't last
Just last week
in the very same hospital room
the same love story repeated
But this time, the female
lead was not Sophie
but rather it was
the famous movie star
Joanna
But if you ask me
if you insist
all is fair in love
profession or not
is not important
Get her!
This is nonsense
Stop it! Stop!
I'm the one who understands Sophie
Ok, go for it
Sophie
from a very young age
has always been competitive
Once she set up her mind
she never fails
If you ask me,
this set back is only temporary
I believe
you'll get over Jeff in no time
Go Go Go
Look at you... why are you crying?
If my mom finds out I've been dumped
she'll kill herself
Sophie, where have you been?
I've been looking for you for days
You're not even answering your phone
Sophie!
I'm sick
I'll come see you this weekend
This weekend I have to draw
I have a deadline
That won't do
There is so much to be done right now
Book the restaurant, get the cake
arrange for wedding photos
What did you say
I can't say anything. Got to go, bye!
No way
I want to prove to the world
that I'm good enough for Jeff
I will get him back before the wedding
That's my girl
I support you
You two are nuts
Why'd you want to marry a guy like that
Sophie
Sorry, I was wrong
Please marry me
No!
If that's what you want,
you have my support too
I'm not going to support you
I won't do anything else
I don't believe I can't win him back
You won't do anything else?
What about the book proposal
you'd promised me?
If we delay any more
the publishers will cancel the deal
Guy's gone. Why bother?
What if I tell the story of my revenge
in the new book
Are you sure?
I'm not sure this is a good idea
You sure?
No problem
I shall prove to broken heart people
everywhere
We can win our ex's back
using "scientific" methods
I know
they all think I'm crazy
then, why do I feel so good
After tossing about all night
I came up with my first move
Strategy #1: Forgive His Trespasses
No matter how badly he stepped on you
you shall only show him tenderness
and forgive him
with a smile in your heart
Because
as long as he's happy
you're happy
So beautiful
When Jeff sees you today
he'll regret for sure
You will overwhelm him with kindness
he will be touched by you
You're so sexy
you will win for sure
Your clothes are so beautiful
I love it
Dr. Li
the patient in bed 3 will discharge today
What are you doing here
Honey
ever since you left me
my heart has been hurt
But
I'm happy for you
because you are happy
therefore, I am happy too
Sophie
I was wrong
forgive me
Let's start over again
Young lady
What's your name?
How can I reach you?
What are you doing?
Are you okay?
Grandpa, are you hurt?
You crazy...?!
I'm so sorry! Sorry!
Grandpa, you okay?
Sorry!
Hurry!! At the front....
Sorry Why do you run in the hospital?
Sorry, let me pick them up for you
So many medications
You should not be like that Come back
I am a photographer
I got prizes in my county Honey
Don't say anything
Stay like that I take photos for you
Honey
Don't say anything
It is so painful Must be good
Sorry
What are you doing
What are you doing Honey
Help
Sorry
Honey
ShuLing Don't run ShuLing
You put it down
Get away
Darling
Honey
Honey You idiot
ShuLing ShuLing
Darling Darling
I'm a father I'm a father
Don't move! Hold her down
You need to calm down
One shot and you're gonna be just fine
Stop
I know her
Sophie
What are you doing here?
What do you think I'm doing here?
You think I'm here to congratulate you?
In your dreams
This is all your fault
You have the nerve to ask me that
Look at me! The state I'm in...
this is all because of you
Sophie
I was wrong
Just go home
I'll take care of things here
Let's go. Go
The doctor said I didn't break anything
Excuse me
Creep
Just have a look and know he' s a bad guy
Go
When a mare was in heat
a stallion will take hold of a territory
No other can trespass
After the heat period
they will go back to their herd
A woman's stomach is the best friend
with her heart
Always adjusting itself to
the heart's condition
When a woman loses her love
her heart starts to leak
then the stomach tries to help to
stop the leak
by stuffing the leak with everything
to compensate for the loss
until..
Hello?
Christmas party?
I'm not going
Drink up
It'll make you feel better...
Check it out
Cute guys everywhere tonight
Any you like
Okay, I'll get the cutest one for you
No interest
Honey
Let me introduce you to my friend
Excuse me
Gordon...
Sophie...
Little lamb
Hello
Show your beautiful face
Let him have a look
You guys know each other?
No
Gordon is a photographer from Taiwan
He's new in town
Maybe you can show him around
What?
Let's go, I'm thirsty
That was the crazy girl
I was talking about
She?
Cheers!
My skirt. My skirt...
Sorry, sorry
Give that to me
Sorry, excuse me... she is drunk
Let' go
Stop moving
We're all tied up
Let's have another...
Gordon
Hey, Jeff
What do you think you're doing?
You know him?
Met him recently
He's a surgeon who just came back from US
Don't even think about it
He's out of your league
Yeah
great at making people suffer
You know him well?
my...ex
Are you crazy
Hey
Stop being that crazy
It's hot here
Thanks
Stop drinking
I'm gonna to find your friend Lucy
Hold on
How annoying
Why are you on top of me?
I'm trying to unbutton
Unbutton? Don't get fresh with me
We're entangled
Let me help
Don't move, just don't move
Hurry up! My legs are getting numb
My God!
Miss Sophie
I can totally get
how you feel right now
but the relationships
are really complicated
So when people break up
it's best to be open minded
Have a more
tolerate attitude is better
I'm telling you this
because I know Joanna quite well
and she is really not a bad person
If...
Sorry, sorry!
Looks like
you know her pretty well
Ok, that's enough
Did you drive?
Are you that photographer from Taiwan?
Yeah, and what if I am?
I thought I was the only victim
but there's you too
Excellent to meet you
Spit it out and share with me
Let's go
You're just pretending to be happy
Enough, don't make a fuss, Miss Sophie
I think you misunderstood
The 2 of us
should be a team
win-win!
You should go home
I've taken her on already
Yeah? Doesn't seem like
it went well for you
Just you wait, for later I've got more...
Don't throw up!
It's an emergency!
Really urgent
Hold it, hold it
My mom always said
smart people are not afraid of failure
because failure is for the weak
And I
am not weak
I shall go forth bravely
growing from my failures
push forward unrelentingly
until reaching the final victory
Men are lazy
so they never discard anything
not even a woman who has betrayed him
Too lazy to even erase the memory
Not true
You're not qualified to say it
You abandoned me and your daughter
for some bar girl
Don't confuse Sophie
just because of us
I tell you
So that means
I can fully exploit this weakness in men
To remind Jeff that
a new relationship
is not match for the old familiar one
That way, he'll definitely think twice
and return to me
Strategy #2 The Glorious Past
About the other day
I didn't really mean what I said
It's okay
I have some things to return to you
When are you going to be home?
Not till really late tonight
I could come pick them up
from your place?
Didn't you say we were going home now?
Yeah, but if I had said that
then she'd come over right away
Don't be mad
Strategy #2 The Glorious Past
Use objects and phrases to
bring back memories
Even some pet phrases
bring back good memories of the past
Reminding him that
the past is far better than the present
What'll we do after dinner tonight?
Whatever you want?
Actually I'm a bit tired
It would be good to stay at home
Okay
What's wrong?
Why don't...
we go out to eat?
No
Didn't you say
you will cook noodles for me?
Little piggy!
What a cute little piggy
For me?
No.. I gave it to Sophie
No wonder
Smells of cheap perfume
Disgusting
How come her stuff is here?
Maybe she has dropped by
What?
Joanna
Don't be upset
How can I not be angry?
She still has the key of your place
We need to change the locks
Let's go out and talk
Why?
Can't we talk at home?
It's not that
Are you worried that
she bugged the place?
The neighbor might hear
I'm not afraid of anything
I have nothing to be ashamed of
I just wonder
Why don't we just go out and chat?
What were you thinking?
How could you fall for such an
Unreliable and unbalanced woman?
What do you have to say for yourself?
C'mon, let's go out
for a walk and cool off
Cool off? I'm just getting warmed up
For real
you're already broke up
and she's still coming by your house
Why are you going into the bedroom?
Why are you shouting for?
Aren't you scared the neighbors
will hear that?
So. Does she come here often?
And it's not the first time right?
How could that be? Let's go,
I'm begging you
I'm not going. I'm tired
Why are you going to the bathroom?
I have to pee
Sophie
Are you here?
Come on! Let's go
You scared me
I'm not hungry
I'm starving, please Let's go
You've gotta be kidding
You look fine, why change?
I have a public image to maintain
She's simply unbelievable!
We have to change all our things
Tell the maid to clean thoroughly
These sheets have to be changed
She could have laid on them.
Okay, let's go
What? Strategy #2
The Glorious Past To be continued
You should tell her firmly
to stay away from you
She's not your girlfriend anymore
Hello? Gordon, hold on a second
Can't believe
she would break into your home
It's so creepy
You should call the police
Get in the car
Hey Gordon
I'll call you later
Hello? Hello?
Although it didn't go as smoothly
as I'd imagined
as my Mom used to say
a loss can turn out to be a gain
I believe good luck
is right around the corner
Hello?
Hi, this is Gordon
Is Sophie there?
Gordon
Wow, nice
Beautiful.... Beautiful
Let's me see that line now
So tempting
I'm drooling over here
Sexy, sexy
A little bit to the left
Hey! Where'd did you come from?
It took me over 2 hours to make that
That's it, I quit!
Were you serious about what you said
at the party about taking revenge
on Joanna?
You've made up your mind?
You're definitely going to break them up?
Whatever it takes?
And no matter the outcome?
But I think... actually...
I think it is not right
Don't interrupt, just listen
I have thought it for a long time
I will put bottles
in all over her rooms, every room
You listen to me, listen to me
I have many ways...
Winter is coming
I will turn off all
the water pipes of her home
Joanna is going to publish a book
Really, she is going to publish a book
It is about her
experience of taking movies
She can't only be 23 years old
When I was in high school
she was already 23
and that was like 10 years ago
What, I'm aging and she's not
Which kindergarten did she go to?
That's rich!
You've been sleeping the whole time
All this time,
and you've not given a single idea
Who says I haven't?
You didn't give me a chance
Okay, we're here
Okay, good night
Here you go, keep the change
Okay, so now's your chance
Go ahead
Now? Little Alex
Don't expect too much
I'm not a good cook
So much food
Bon appetite
Why be so modest about your cooking
Jeff always said
I didn't cook well enough
What's wrong?
Are you really Little Alex
Didn't your mother ever tell you
It's impolite
to go flipping through things
at people's homes?
You know, I've read your books before
Really?
But I'd always assumed it was a guy
How come?
Because your stories
seem to have such a male's view on things
It's hard to believe
it came from a girl like you
I guess what I'm saying is..
what you express in your books
that kind of unconventional thinking
doesn't really match
your behavior these days
For example?
Dumped by your boyfriend
and still stalking him
Don't you think it's a bit petty?
Finished eating?
C'mon, don't be mad
I just don't understand
how such a great girl like you
can't just let go
If I were so great why did I get dumped?
Maybe
it's just not meant to be
Maybe you're not supposed to be with Jeff
Who said I wanted to be with him
my whole life
Then why are you doing this?
Isn't it because you love him
I loved him
because I thought he loved me even more
I thought he could give me
simple, steady love
something that would last forever
But
that's really not
a good reason to love somebody
Did you ever think?
Maybe that's not what Jeff wants?
Maybe his idea of love
is a crazy
passionate
reckless kind of love
Then why didn't he say something earlier?
Why wait till
I've got my wedding gown ready,
sent out all invitations?
All my friends knew I was getting married
and then he went and changed his mind
Better than getting married
and then divorced, right?
So you know it all now,
you got dumped too, right?
Alright, don't be angry
Remember, we are partners
Let's not attack each other
Tell me your next plan
Lesson 3# Extreme Makeover
Hello?
Guess who I saw? Success
When I was little,
I had a dog just like this
His name was Little Alex
We were best friends
I had him for 10 years
Buy another then
Who has time for that?
Besides,
pets are just a distraction
That's what Jeff used to say
Let's go and play with him
So lovely
I'm tired.. Time to go home
Go home?
I thought we were going to see Joanna's
new horror movie
I'm not going
I'm seeing her tomorrow
She will ask me if I've seen it
Horror movie? Are you joking?
I wouldn't even go with Jeff
Hey, aren't we partners?
I've been helping you all day
Come on, let's go
I don't want to go
Don't worry, let's go
C'mon, just try it out
I'm really tired
It should be good, I'm not lying
I am exhausted
Not to that extend
Joanna is much bolder than you
Of course she is
She's not human
I think you're hungry.
Dinner's ready, let's eat
Coming
No man has ever
cooked for me
My parents passed away
when my little sister was only 3
I had to take care of her
You know when I was 3
my dad ran off with another woman
You know what?
You're actually quite photogenic
from a certain angle anyway
Is that what you photographers
say to pick up girls?
What are you talking about?
I haven't shot portraits in years
Really?
I just saw a bunch of portraits
in you other room
Those are all leftovers
from an exhibition 5 years ago
You've had exhibitions?
Don't tell me you're a famous artist
No. Only a so called master maybe
Yeah
I've signed the book contract
When can I see the draft?
How could she have any time for that?
She's dating
No wonder you are glowing
He's just a regular friend
Really?
If you say so..
Not bad
Not bad, quite nice
Red light
Cute guy
You ladies seem to be having fun
I'd also like to buy this car
Its design and performance
are both excellent
I quite like it
However,
I still want to further understand its
performance
Wait for me
Slut
You're jealous again
No way
Me?! Jealous of her?
My husband is handsome and rich and so
in love with me
How could I possibly be jealous of her?
Lily's husband does in fact
have a lot of money
But, as to how handsome,
or how in love with her
She knows best of all
Dick!
I like this one, buy it for me
Dick!
What are you doing? Who the hell is she?
What the hell do you say about me?
Is she.....
Dick!
What?
You dare seduce my husband!
What are you thinking of?
Wanna come shopping with me after this
I can't
I'm going to the gym
What?
The gym
Woman, thy name is fickle
How about I teach you to play ball
I can teach you something else
Okay, call me when you are ready
I don't like going to the gym
because there are too many mirrors
But in order to get to know Joanna
and implement my 4th move
of "Befriend thy enemy"
going to the gym
this is the only choice Strategy #4
"Befriend Thy Enemy"
Hey
Miss...
Hey!
This is my towel
I have one just like it
Okay, it's time. C'mon
Let's dance
Just like last time
Okay, y'all remember what we did, right?
1, 2, 3 let's go and 1, 2, 3 and 4
and 1, 2, 3 and 4 and 1, 2, 3 and 4 and
... Hold! Hold!
Hold it! Get it up there!
Leg it up! Bring it up. Up!
Hold it up.. up
Up and up..
Okay,... 1,2 and 3 and 4
And split! You heard me ladies, split!
Keep on
You shake! Shake it! Yeah......
Keep moving.... Move....
Hey! Miss!
What are you doing up there?
Come on
Is your foot ok?
What's wrong?
I twisted my ankle
It's okay. I'll help you
You remind me of when I was little
when I took my first dance lesson
Same as you
I got hurt the first time
It gets easier with practice
I'm gonna go shower
I love your fur
I see
I haven't get your name
My name is Liu
Ms Liu
I'm Joanna
I know who you are
Everyone knows you
you're a big movie star
Please
just call me Joanna
So what do you do, Ms Liu?
I am a kindergarten teacher
You can call me Miss Teacher Liu
Miss Teacher Liu
Yes, that is
I should get your number
Sure
I actually need to seek
your advice on infant education
Are you expecting?
Not yet
But we're making plans
I'm not the right person for you
I teach only gifted children
My mom always says
"Like water wearing down a stone,
constant effort can work miracles"
Slow and steady wins the race
In no time at all
Joanna had become great friends with me
I never let a chance go by
without telling her about me and Jeff
Joanna, let me tell you something
We were so good together
There was this once at the beach...
It's unbelievable
Your boyfriend was so good to you
But men are rotten to the core
Don't worry
I think of something
to help you get him back
Really?
Joanna, you're such a good friend
My boyfriend's on the phone
I'll introduce you two
Hello?
You're late
Where are you?
Hold on a second
Baby
there's a friend I want you to meet
Miss Teacher Liu. Are you in there?
I think I've got the runs
You go ahead
Are you ok? I have medicine in my bag
No need.
I just need to get it out of my system
Okay then.... See you later
By the way
Don't forget
Rock climbing on Sunday
I'll wait for you at the club
You've got to come
Okay
Will your boyfriend be coming too?
He can't
He is too busy
Alright then
I'll see you there
Don't go
Do you even know how to rock climb?
It's just climbing right?
What's there to know
That's good, that's a good pose
Nice.. really cute
Stomach ache...toothache... headache
Nice, bigger smile please
Great, really cute
Excellent, excellent
Let me help you
This buckle has to be tight
Otherwise,
it could be really dangerous up there
Okay. That's good
Thanks
Let's go
Ms. Teacher Liu
Be careful as this is your first time
Whatever you do, don't climb too high
Remember, you're not me
Nice and easy
See you at the top
Miss Teacher Liu
Didn't I tell you
Don't climb too high,
don't climb too high
See what happened
You should have listened to me
Sophie..
What did you say?
I don't understand
Look at you now
You'll be hospitalized
for a really long time
All your plans will be for nothing
Let me help you
This buckle has to be tight
Otherwise it could be
really dangerous up there
You thought you could fool me?
I've seen
your photo many times
You want to play act with me?
Yeah right
See
Look at you right now
Go nurse yourself in the hospital
Take a good rest
Hurry up
Take her away
Take a good rest
Goodbye Ms Teacher Liu
No!!!!
What's wrong?
Sophie. You are awake
Here, drink some water
Don't move
What an evil woman!
What day is it today?
27th
Give me my phone
Today is Jeff's birthday
Still thinking about Jeff?
Does he even care?
Cheers. Let's celebrate
Celebrate?
Celebrate what?
Celebrate
Today... you finished work early
We can finally
have a nice dinner together
Look here
Look over here!
Honey
You know what?
I've been thinking of you all day long
Joanna
Today is my...
Wait a sec... I've got a call
Hello
You've gone way too far
You can't hurt people like this
What are you talking about?
I'm at the hospital
You broke her leg. Didn't you know that?
If something worse happens to her
it'll all be your fault
It sounds like
you really care for her
I tell you
she was asking for it
That would teach her for messing with me
It's okay, its okay
You know what?
She just isn't good enough
Isn't this just perfect
broken leg and all
It'll take at least a month to heal
And we still have to keep mom in the dark
Tell her that we are both busy
Who will take care of you?
I'll take care of her
We came up with the idea together
All that's happened is my fault too
Dumplings tonight
The most delicious dumplings!
You know what?
I wish it wasn't my leg that was broken
I wish it were my head
Then I won't remember anything
If I don't remember,
it wouldn't hurt so bad
But you won't be happy either
Last night I had a dream
I dreamed of a little boy
with a box growing on his head
And then?
That box is a "memory box"
It was shaped like this
You could see into the box
The little boy was adorable
He had memory notes in his box
In the dream
I saw the little boy's world
There was this golden field
Ears of wheat swaying in the wind
I wish I could be like him
and stay there forever
Everyday, the little boy
would write down his thoughts
on little pieces of paper
and put them in the box
Every once in a while
he would clean it out
He'd throw away all dark memories
and only keep the happy ones
But one day
something terrible happened
The box broke
and the wind carried all his notes away
He searched everywhere
for his lost memories
But unfortunately
he couldn't find any of them
And then?
The box was empty
and I woke up
No way
The story can't end here
Listen
It goes like this
One day
he went back again to
search for his memories
The sky was exceptionally blue
Floating about were
little white clouds
and little birds were flying all around
chirping and singing
Along the way, he met a little girl
a beautiful little girl
wearing a summer dress with flowers
And she could play the violin
eventually, they fell in love
and were never separated again
Everything began anew
What a romantic story
You could tell it in your next book
I'm not in the mood
My own memory box hasn't been emptied yet
That's because
you threw away the key of the box
But I found it
Wanna see it?
Yes, I do
But I warn you
this might hurt a bit
Then, no
You won't regret it
It'll only take a second
No
Here it comes
Might hurt a little
I'm opening it
Hold on! Be brave!
I'm opening it
It's open!
Let me see
I'm sorry
Let me help you
Did you hear that Joanna has a new guy?
Who is it?
Who know?
Did I tell you that our choir
has prepared a special song
for your wedding
Is the camera ready
Camera!
Action!
It's rather late now, Tommie
I have to go abroad
Cut!
Jeff
Where are you going?
Let me introduce you
to my boyfriend
How are you?
Don't get the wrong impression
We're rehearsing
Isn't this scene supposed to be
with that pretty boy?
Why is it this guy again?
Now, it is him
He plays General Liu
He is my true love in this story
Didn't I tell you before?
That's right, buddy
Help me out
Is it better
if I kissed
like this
or kiss like this?
Sophie, help me with this game.
My fingers can't keep up
C'mon, faster, faster!
This one! This one!
Coming, coming!
Thank you
Whoever marries you
is gonna be such a lucky girl
I bet Joanna regrets it now
It's all my fault!
I shouldn't have left you
But...
How I miss your
yummy dumplings!
Spring Stop saying that
Brother YiGu
I know whenever you feel guilty
your stomach hurts
But remember that
I will always forgive you Jeff.,
love you so much, that's why it hurts
What's up with you?
Whenever something's bothering you
you get all fidgety
like there are ants in your pants
Spit it out!
I...
Hello?
It's Jeff
Jeff
calling from his home!
Why didn't he say anything?
Should I call him back?
Me, I wouldn't
Hello?
Sophie!
How're you?
Hold on, I've another call
That was my mom
She says hi
Thanks
Actually,
I've no special reason for calling
I just wanted to see how you're doing?
I'm good
That's good
Ok, then. Bye
I.....
I've done it!
Gordon!
It's gonna work!
Why do you look so upset?
Aren't you happy for me?
Are you jealous?
Sophie
If I gave up Joanna
would you give up Jeff?
What do you meant?
Lately, I'm exhausted
I don't want to do this anymore
I want out
I don't want to keep this
cooperative relationship with you
Why?
Because
you and Jeff are not right for each other
A girl like you
needs someone who really understands you
who appreciates you
Someone
someone who wouldn't leave you
I think you know that
Jeff is not that guy
Let's say I help you win Jeff back
what's the point?
The wedding is less than a month
how could I let it go just like that
I want him to regret what he's done
I want him to know
what it's like to be dumped
I want him to come
apologize a million times
And then?
In front of everyone
with a little smile on my face, I'll say
Jeff
you're not good enough for me
This is the real reason
you want Jeff back?
Yup
You don't need me then
you need a psychiatrist
I can't help you
This is how you solve
all of your problems?
5 years ago you had a photo exhibition
That was a failure
Then, you hide all your works away
in your little darkroom
Don't you think that's a shame?
Yeah, I'm a shame
But you're pathetic!
Lisa, tell us
How you discover this photographer?
It's a long story
I visited my friend's gallery one day
The first time I saw his works
I was touched
Thank you
I came to get my camera
About yesterday
I'm sorry
Can we just pretend that
it didn't happen?
You know
I can't do anything without you
Come off it
What do you really want
Can you help me out one more time?
Just this once!
I swear. One last time
Strategy #5 Kill by Proxy
Him?
Billy Bob
Be nice
He stayed up all night for you,
practicing
Will he do?
No problem
Hurry, get in!
Ladies. Top of the Morn'n?
Remember
get her close to the window
We need to get a good shot
This is what she looks like
Please... You kidding?
Like I really need her photo
Her billboards are all over the place
Even if she had botched plastic surgery
I would still recognize her
Trust me
Good luck, honey
Just leave it to me
Okay, here we go
Bye Bye
Coming, coming
Let me.. let me see
Why hasn't he made his move?
He likes his foreplay
Come on
Hurry up
Quick, start recording
We have to make it clear first
No talking once we start recording
Otherwise, Jeff...
It's recording! Strategy #5 Kill by Proxy
Sophie, what the hell are you doing?
I've been calling you for days
Honey, are you okay?
If you don't respond,
I'll come kick down your door
Sophie, call me
It's about the wedding cake
Sophie, don't be so down
If you don't have Jeff
you've still got me
and don't forget we're partners
Honey
we know you're not in the mood
but it's been 2 weeks
and we're worried about you
And one more thing
they're asking me about the book delivery
How about turning in your draft
and then go back to ignoring the world?
Sophie
don't stay at home sulking
I've got a gift for you
that will help you forget
all the bad things
Call me
I know this puppy
Where did he come from?
Bought him
When?
While ago
What's his name?
Little Alex
Plagiarist
Not really
I bought him for you
Just didn't have the chance
to give him to you
Why don't you keep him
and return him to me later
Thank you
Have some tea
Don't you have anything nicer?
I'm a VIP
Cheers!
What are you doing?
Look, it's my new commercial
Where is the remote?
Jeff Li
Get over here now!
You know what?
You are the
most manipulative
most petty
most stubborn
most....
So you're saying
that she put them here on purpose?
Okay then
why don't you gather up all this crap
and return it all to her
All this stuff you gave to her!
...bad tempered
most unlikable girl
pink?
so intimate!
Even enough
you're a bit stubborn
and talk too much
but... you are still
the best cook
most patient
most caring
most talented
photographer.. who understands me most
See
Not so hard to find?
I just don't understand
Why
Why let me find them first?
Fine. You find them
I've got to go to work
If there's really nothing between you
then take this box
and throw it away
Little Alex's arrival
and Gordon's sweetness
made me feel so much better
Out of nowhere
I had an idea
There is something I'd like to ask you
I'm not sure if you'll like it
Yeah?
Whenever I needed help
you were always there for me
I wish I could do the same for you
So..
I was thinking
actually, I've been thinking
about this for awhile...
I'd like to organize
Gordon's
Black and White Personal Portrait
Photography Exhibition
Seems a little long
Yeah, Gordon's Photo Exhibition.
What do you think?
You don't have to worry about a thing
I'll take care of everything
We can do it right here
I'll paint all the walls new colors
Over there we'll put a Christmas tree
I need to order 10 more light-boxes,
okay?
Put this up there
Okay, okay
This is a good photo
Excuse me, can you help me plug this in?
Go over there and arrange the flowers
Gordon, these photos are amazing
Thank you. Thank you
Please, make yourself at home
An unique style
I have a feeling of falling in love
You
Ma'am
How about a glass of wine?
Yes, I'll take another
Congratulations
Thanks. Thanks
They're excellent
Here she comes
So Beautiful
I've been calling you all day
Why aren't you answering my calls?
I told you
I just want to be alone for a while
It's been days.
How much more time do you need?
Where are you?
Who're you with?
I'm almost ready
When you finish shooting tomorrow
we'll sit down and talk
What do you mean?
You went to the exhibition, didn't you?
Hello?
What are you waiting for?
Start shooting already!
Even Lisa is here
That must mean a lot for you
Actually, Sophie did all this
Make sure you thank her properly
Haven't been to such
a good exhibition for a long time
Me too
Now, do you believe me?
You see? Everybody loves your works
How can I thank you?
Anything you want
Kiss me
My last move
Kill Enemy with Jealousy
I wanted to talk it over with you first
but I'd promised you that
I wouldn't do this anymore
so, I....
Are you crazy?
Isn't this what you wanted?
But I just kissed you
That one was not real enough
He'd never believe it in a million years
But now you've scared him off
Is today Christmas?
I'm still here
Jeff
How did you...
I can't wait till tomorrow
You're driving me crazy
So what the hell do you have in mind?
Why don't you enjoy what you planned?
I can't help you
Joanna
I'm not good enough for you
What are you saying?
Joanna! Can I have your autograph?
Can I have an autograph?
Jeff
Sorry, sorry
The picture came out already
I like your pictures very much
I'll do it
Thank your for inviting me
In fact,
I've been wanting to call you
Really?
Sophie
there's something I've to tell you
These days,
I've been meaning to tell you
Honey
There you are
I'm tired, I want to go home
Take me home now!
In a bit, I need some time
Everybody knows me here
I want to go home now!
It's not like you're cripple.
Walk home yourself
Sophie, Sophie
Sorry, she's drunk
Let's go
Tell me
What's your problem?
Joanna
I want to break up
There are too many differences
between us
I'm not good enough for you
She told you to say that, didn't she?
Who?
That bitch!
Don't call her that
Sophie is a good person
A good person?
She's too good at acting
Do you have any idea
what she's done behind our back
This whole time
she's been trying to break us up
A good person?
You completely fell for it
You're stepping on my dress
I'm sorry
I really am not
good enough for you
I just wish that
it wasn't her leg that got broken
but her head
What are you doing? Let go of me!
You're hurting me
Sophie
There is something I have to tell you
How can you say that?
How do I know it will turn out like that?
Jeff Li! Come back here!
Aren't you gonna go after her?
Here's your chance
Do you really not know
or are you just pretending?
I don't want them to break up at all
Why?
Because I'm in love with you
To be honest
I really didn't like you at first
But then I don't know how
I just couldn't help myself
I've never met a girl like you
Every little thing you do
I love it all
You're lying to your mother
I love how your voice rises
The way your eyebrows wrinkle
when you're plotting some new scheme
The way you chew your fingernails
When you are nervous
How you are too stubborn
to recognize defeat
and never give up
You made me see myself more clearly
made me stronger to go after
what I want in life
And now what I want is
to wake up every morning
and see your face
hear your voice
Sophie
you are the girl for me
and I know that
I'm the right guy for you
So I'm begging you not to waste
any more time on revenge
I can't take it anymore
And there's something else
I need to tell you
Joanna and I are actually...
Sophie
Wait for me here, I'll be right back
Don't go anywhere
Sophie
I didn't know
she broke your leg
It's okay
I'm fine now
Can we... start over again?
You should go
I know
this will take some time
I'll wait for you
Sophie
I mean what I say
I love you
I'm in love with you
I've never ever
met a girl like you
Every little thing you do
I love it
And now what I want is
to wake up every morning
and see your face
What are you doing here?
I came for my dog
You've got Jeff,
now you want my brother too?
Your brother?
Of course, my big brother
my spy
You actually thought he loved you?
Joanna, what are you talking about?
What, I'm wrong?
Sophie, let me explain
Stop!
Sophie! Sophie!
Sophie! Let me explain
Wait, listen!
That night at the party you were drunk
I don't want to listen to you
Listen to me!
Sophie, let me explain
I told her about you
She begged me to be her spy
I knew it was wrong but I had no choice
You lied to me!
I had no choice
She's my only family
I've raised her since
she was 3 years old
I just couldn't refuse her!
I couldn't refuse her
You lied to me!
Sophie
what happened to your leg, the fall
I had nothing to do with it.
I swear to God!
I fought with her over this
Sophie
So it was that kind of ending
How so... imperfect
Although it was an imperfect ending
After that night
I saw things more clearly
and then
I fell ill for some time
Good morning
Thank God
You're finally awake
If you didn't come back to life soon
I would've had to find another bridesmaid
Hello
Good morning
Honey
You haven't congratulated me yet
I am already
divorced!
Mom
you're such a silly girl
Why didn't you
just tell me the truth?
Because I thought I did something wrong
No matter what you do
I'll always be there for you
I just hope that
you learned something from all of this
I was scared
Of what?
I was scared of being hurt
The same way
Dad hurt you many years ago
When you fall in love with someone
being hurt is something you can't avoid
But
it's absolutely worth it
I just hope
you to be strong
and love fearlessly
no matter what the cost
Just like your mom
Once in a life
with no regrets
because mom has you
Hey honey
I heard he's getting ready to
leave the country
Go
Sophie
Where are you going?
I....
You like it?
Jeff
The flowers are beautiful
But they're not right for me
It's okay though
I'm sue that you will find
the right person for them
I promise
Actually, can I borrow them for while?
Thanks!
My brother went to Europe
He didn't say when he was coming back
My brother was serious about you
I've never seen him like this before
After that
I had no news about him
So I decided
to put our story in a book
That way, it may help
other people who've been lost like me
In hope that
they can find themselves
and true love
All of you in the studio
and those at home watching
I hope after today's program
you will understand Sophie more
and have interest in
Sophie's new book
"Handbook of Love"
Sophie
You okay?
I'm gonna go
Don't forget, tomorrow afternoon
there is another interview
Sophie
You don't even recognize Little Alex anymore?
What exactly do you have in that memory box?
Why don't you get out your key
pen it and see for yourself?
What exactly do you have in
that memory box?
Why don't you get out your key,
open it and see for yourself?