=== 화양연화(In The Mood For Love) ===

그와의 만남에 그녀는
수줍어 고개 숙였고...

 

그의 소심함에 그녀는
떠나가 버렸다

 

1962년 홍콩

 

생선이 싱싱하니
많이 들어요

 

식사하시는데 죄송해요

 

아니에요, 앉죠

 

늦게 오셨네요

 

직장을 마치고 오느라...

 

뭐라고 부르면 되나요?

 

수엔이라고 부르시면 돼요

 

남편 성씨가?

 

첸이에요

 

결정되면 언제든 와요

 

여기 전화번호 알아요?

 

적었어요

 

그럼 됐고 배웅해 드리죠

 

조심해서 가요

 

고마웠어요

 

안녕

 

이사때 봐요

 

여기 방이 있다던데?

 

이런!
방금 저 부인에게 나갔어요

 

그래요?

 

몇 식구죠?

 

아내와 둘이오

 

그럼 옆집에 한번

 

세를 놓나요?

 

그럼요...
아들이 결혼을 해서...

 

빈방이 하나 났을거예요

 

고마워요

 

지금 아마 있을걸요

 

이쪽이야

 

그쪽 아니라구

 

또 틀렸어

 

벽 조심해요

 

조심

 

찬장은 위쪽에

 

조심해 주세요

 

거긴 아니에요...
이쪽...

 

차우씨,
옷장도 여기 거요?

 

- 이건 아닌데...
- 그래요?

 

옆집 거겠죠

 

또 잘못 옮겼군

 

이 신발은 아니에요

 

옆집 건가 봐요

 

두 집이 공교롭게
같이 이사를 했어

 

바깥 양반은?

 

지금 해외 출장중이에요

 

그럼 기다렸다 이사하지

 

혼자 이사하면 힘들잖아

 

- 괜찮아요
- 나도 좀 돕도록 할게

 

아니에요, 제게 맡겨요

 

그럼 수고해요

 

- 내 책이 아닌데
- 또?

 

내가 갖다주죠

 

여기 책 맞죠?

 

제 남편 책이군요

 

일본 서적인데

 

회사 사장님이 일본인이죠

 

남편 성함이?

 

첸이에요

 

전 차우라고 합니다
또 뵙죠

 

고마웠어요

 

별 말을...

 

첸 부인...
식사 같이 해요

 

공항에 나가봐야 해요

 

- 남편이 오나보죠?
- 네

 

어서 가봐요

 

나가나 보죠?

 

늦었어요

 

여기 술 좀

 

건배!

 

차우 부인,
우리 상해 요리 좀...

 

첸 부인은 나가나 보던데...

 

공항에 남편 마중 나갔어요

 

차려 입었길래...

 

짐 싸뒀어요,
잘 갔다와요

 

걱정마

 

이번엔 얼마나 걸리죠?

 

한 4주 정도

 

올때 잊지 말고...

 

핸드백 두개 더 사와요

 

누구 줄건데?

 

우리 사장님

 

두 개나?

 

알잖아요

 

다른 색깔로?

 

같은 거라도 상관 없겠죠

 

잠깐 이리 와봐

 

사모님

 

사장님이...

 

늦으신다고
먼저 식사하시래요

 

요즘 무척 바쁘세요

 

전화 드리라고 말씀드리죠

 

그럼 안녕히...

 

집에 전화했소?

 

네, 늦으신다고

 

식당 예약은?

 

8시예요

 

유양도 곧 온다더군요

 

갔다 오겠소

 

먹을 것 좀 사다줘?

 

전 집에 가서 먹죠

 

그럼 대충하고 퇴근해요

 

문 잘 잠그고

 

퇴근하세요?

 

- 나가시려고?
- 네

 

어디 가려고?

 

국수 좀 사려고요

 

마침 생선스프를 끓이는데...

 

아녜요,
바람도 쐴겸 나가려고

 

- 체면은
- 다음에 먹죠

 

왕마, 식사 준비 됐어요?

 

당신 휴가 말이에요

 

얘긴 해봤나요?

 

나야 가고 싶죠

 

오늘 일찍 퇴근할 거예요

 

- 안녕
- 안녕

 

차우

 

갈게요

 

그만 퇴근해
내일 마저 하고

 

조금만 하면 끝나요

 

명 형

 

- 나 휴가 낼거요
- 왜?

 

아내랑 오랜만에
여행이나 가려고

 

좋지,
대신 갔다와서 한턱내

 

그 정도야

 

내일 봐요

 

다 됐어

 

아냐,
스위치가 꺼져야 돼

 

아직 멀었다니깐

 

전기 밥솥이잖아,
샀어요?

 

우리가 이런걸
어디서 사요

 

첸 부인 거지

 

남편이 일본에서 사왔어요

 

한번 보고 싶대서

 

다 됐어

 

한번 먹어봐요

 

첸 부인

 

우리 것도 하나 사다줘요

 

그러죠

 

차우씨도 하나 주문해요

 

부인이 직장땜에 늘 늦던데

 

폐가 될까 봐서

 

이웃 좋다는게 뭔데

 

괜찮아요

 

어차피 자주 나가니깐

 

그럼 하나만...

 

밥 다 됐어!

 

- 다들 와서 드세요
- 빨리들 와요!

 

전기 밥솥,
정말 고마웠어요

 

별 말씀을...

 

밥솥 값을
얼마나 드려야하죠?

 

부인이 주셨어요

 

그래요?

 

몰랐어요?

 

직장땜에...

 

늘 늦게 오니...

 

부인도 힘들거요

 

그렇죠

 

부인께선?

 

잠깐 나갔소
할 말이라도?

 

동료가 싱가폴에 가는데...

 

티켓을 싸게 살 수 있는지

 

들어오면 물어보죠

 

계속 귀찮게 하는군요

 

이웃 좋다는게 뭐겠소

 

그럼 쉬세요

 

나 찾았어?

 

찾았지, 어디 갔었소?

 

무슨 일인데?

 

첸 부인이...

 

모자 찾아가래요

 

일부러 슬쩍 두고 온거라구

 

정신 차려요

 

그녀는 유부녀에요

 

유부녀면 어때?

 

서로 맘만 맞으면 되지

 

자네도 단속 잘해

 

혹시 모른다구

 

우린 안 그래요

 

전화나 좀 해줘

 

내일 내가 고마워서
점심 사겠다고

 

꿈 깨요
퇴근때 모자 갖다 달랬어요

 

무슨 소리야! 그럼 안되지

 

그럼 지금 당장 가자구

 

지금 퇴근시간이니 기다렸다...

 

꿈 깨라니깐

 

차우!

 

갈게요. 그만 가봐요

 

그럼 난
당신 집에 가서 받을거야

 

잠깐, 펭

 

혹시 구씨 여기 있나요?

 

나가던데...
신문 땜에?

 

나중에 오죠

 

- 제가 찾아드리죠
- 고마워요

 

- 이거 맞죠?
- 네

 

연재 소설...
저도 꼭 읽죠

 

무협물을 좋아해요?

 

한때는 써볼 생각도 했었죠

 

왜 안 썼어요?

 

자질도 없는거 같고...

 

직장이 우선이라...

 

제게 몇권 있는데
빌려드려요?

 

아녜요, 다음에
그럼...

 

그 책들은 뭐죠?

 

차우씨 책인데
돌려주려고

 

며칠째 안 보여

 

왜요?

 

부인과 다퉜나봐

 

내게 두고 가면
내가 전해주죠

 

고마워요

 

오지 말아요

 

밤 근무라...

 

꼬박 샐 거예요

 

걱정 말아요
먼저 자요

 

벌써 퇴근했죠

 

그래요?
저녁을 사주려고 했는데

 

일찍 퇴근한다고
말 안했어요?

 

입이 무거운 편이라...

 

먼저 가 있겠죠

 

그럼 수고해요

 

안녕히...

 

안녕하세요?

 

입원 안 했소?

 

딴소리말고...
돈이나 좀 꿔줘

 

돈은 왜?

 

쪽 팔려서 말이야

 

어쨌길래?

 

호씨 때문이지

 

병원에 있는데
호씨가 와서...

 

진짜 확실한
경마 정보가 있대서...

 

걸었다가 모조리 날렸어

 

알거지 된거지

 

경마 같은걸 왜 해요?

 

꿈자리가 좋길래
한번 덤벼봤지

 

그리곤 열받아 사창가로 갔지

 

돈 한푼 없이?

 

난 통하게 돼있어

 

외상으로 여자를 샀단거요?

 

단골이 있어, 가끔 그러는걸

 

어떻게?

 

신분증만 맡기면
만사 오케이야

 

나중에 돈 생기면
갖다주면 되고

 

그런데?

 

내 신분증을
사람들에게 다 보였어

 

개쪽 당한거지

 

빨리 석장만 꿔줘

 

나도 얼마 없어요

 

내가 쓸 것 빼고
여기 나머지...

 

다음 달에 갚을게

 

- 야참이나 하지
- 야참?

 

오늘 종일 굶었어

 

이거나 끝내고

 

이런말 해도 될지 모르겠어

 

뭘?

 

자네 부인을 봤어

 

볼 수도 있죠

 

그게 아냐

 

남자와 있더라구

 

그냥 친구겠죠

 

어쨌든 알아두라고

 

미스 유? 저예요

 

사장님이 저녁에
시간을 못낸다고

 

요즘 무척 바쁘세요

 

네, 전화드리라 하죠...
안녕

 

- 바쁘다고 했소?
- 네

 

뭐래요?

 

전화 달랬어요

 

그리고 사모님이
빨리 오시라고

 

- 생일 선물은?
- 여기요

 

- 뭐지?
- 스카프예요

 

- 좋아하실 거예요
- 고맙소

 

여기 남은 돈

 

그냥 가져요

 

나 땜에 애썼는데

 

집에 같이 가도 되는데

 

아녜요,
영화나 한편 보려고

 

그럼 안 잡겠소

 

내일은 한가하니
천천히 출근해요

 

- 안녕히 가세요
- 수고해요

 

이따 외출할 거예요?

 

키 잘 챙겨요

 

문 꼭 잠그고

 

전 늦을 거예요,
밀린 일땜에

 

무슨 일이죠, 첸 부인?

 

소리가 나길래
주인이 왔나해서

 

아직 안 왔어요
무슨 용건이라도?

 

그냥 얘기나 좀 할까해서

 

- 혼자 계세요?
- 네

 

일찍 퇴근했네요

 

몸이 안 좋아서 좀 쉬려구요

 

괜찮다면 제게 약이 있는데...

 

아녜요, 푹 자면 낫겠죠

 

그럼... 쉬세요

 

당신 부인이에요

 

아내에게 얘기했나요?

 

그럼 당분간 만나지 말죠

 

필리핀에서 연락 없소?

 

태풍땜에...

 

배가 뜨질 못하고 있대요

 

그럼 알려줘요

 

태풍땜에 도착이 늦어진다고

 

확실히 해야지

 

사모님이 전화하셨어요

 

친구분들과 놀다
좀 늦을거라구

 

미스 유가 선물을...

 

여기 왔었소?

 

아뇨, 보냈어요

 

생일이신데
같이 못해 아쉽다고

 

혼자 식사 하겠대요

 

- 커피 더 드리죠
- 그래요

 

고맙소

 

타이가 예쁘네요

 

그렇게 보여?

 

사실 자신이 없었는데

 

잘 어울려요

 

먼저 나갈게

 

식당에 있을테니
급하면 연락주고

 

타이가 바뀌었네요?

 

자신이 없어서...
편한게 좋은거지

 

단속 잘 하고

 

요즘 남편께서
안 보이시던데

 

또 해외출장 나갔어요

 

계속 국수를 사 드시길래

 

혼자선 입맛도 없고

 

부인도 요즘 안 보이시던데

 

장모님이 안 좋아
처가집엘 좀...

 

그랬군요

 

- 안녕히
- 안녕

 

벌써 왔네

 

비가 쏟아지길래

 

우산을 갖다주려 했지

 

부인!

 

비 맞았네

 

우리랑 같이 식사해도 되는데

 

아녜요, 많이 드세요

 

남편이 없으니

 

청상과부가 따로 없지

 

늘 저렇게 차려입고 다녀요?

 

휴게실에서 뭐 하세요?

 

주인 전화가 와서

 

늦었군요

 

영화 한편 봤어요

 

그럼 안녕히

 

여보세요

 

기다리세요

 

- 누구 전화죠?
- '첸' 부인 좀

 

개인적으로 하나
물을게 있어서요

 

아까 본 핸드백
어디서 산거죠?

 

그건 왜요?

 

아내에게도
하나 사줄까 해서요

 

정말 자상한 남편이네요

 

그렇지도 않아요

 

아내 생일인데
뭘 선물해야할지 몰라서

 

하나 부탁할수 있을까요?

 

제거랑 똑같으면
안 좋아하실텐데

 

미처 그 생각은...

 

싫어할까요?

 

아마 좋아하진 않겠죠

 

다른 색깔로 한다면?

 

남편에게 부탁해 보죠

 

왜요?

 

남편이 해외에서 사온거라

 

여기선 팔지 않아요

 

그럼 관두죠

 

사실...

 

저도 하나 물을게 있어요

 

뭔데요?

 

그 타이 어디서 샀죠?

 

제 타이는...

 

전부 아내가 사다주죠

 

그래요?

 

그러고 보니...

 

이것도 해외여행에서 사온거라

 

여긴 없겠군요

 

신기하게 똑같군요

 

그래요

 

사실...

 

제 남편도
똑같은 타이가 있어요

 

사장님이 사줬다며

 

날마다 매고 나가죠

 

제 아내도
같은 핸드백이 있죠

 

사실... 봤어요

 

짚이는 거라도?

 

저만 그렇게 생각하나 했죠

 

둘이 어떻게 시작됐을까요?

 

늦었는데 아내가
뭐라고 않겠어요?

 

신경 안써요,
늘 늦는걸

 

어떻게... 그쪽 남편은?

 

벌써 잘텐데요 뭐

 

오늘 나랑 같이 있죠

 

남편은 그렇게 말하지 않아요

 

그럼 어떻게?

 

여하튼 아녜요

 

둘 사이는 분명한 거고

 

그럼 남자가 먼저 그랬겠죠

 

늦었는데 아내가
뭐라고 않겠어요?

 

신경 안써요, 늘 늦는걸요

 

남편은 뭐라고 안해요?

 

벌써 잘텐데요 뭐

 

난 말 못해

 

어쨌건...

 

둘 사이는 분명한 거고

 

누가 먼저냐는 중요치 않죠

 

부인에 대해 잘 아세요?

 

당신이 주문해요

 

왜요?

 

뭘 좋아하는지 모르잖아요

 

남편은 뭘 잘 먹죠?

 

괜찮아요?

 

부인이 겨자를 좋아하나 보죠?

 

낮에 사무실엔 왜 전화했죠?

 

당신 목소리가 듣고 싶어서

 

제 남편도 늘 그렇게 말했죠

 

오늘은 왜 전화 안했어요?

 

귀찮아할까 봐

 

그런 적 없어요

 

'첸' 부인, 남편 편지야

 

이건 '차우'씨에게 온거예요

 

일본 우표를 보고
당신 남편이 보냈나 했지

 

세상에...

 

부인이 일본에 있죠?

 

어떻게 알죠?

 

편지에 뭐라고 썼어요?

 

글쎄

 

언제쯤 돌아온다는 말은?

 

없어요

 

둘이 대체 뭘 하고 있을까요?

 

- 괜찮아요?
- 네

 

저기 앞에서 내릴게요

 

왜요?

 

같이 들어가면 안되죠

 

그럼 내가...

 

- '첸' 부인
- 어쩐 일이에요?

 

'차우'씨 보려고?

 

전화했더니 많이 아프대서

 

어디가요?

 

열도 많이 오르고...

 

혼자라서 입맛도 없나봐요

 

그럼 요리나 좀

 

그런 건 싫대요

 

그럼 뭘로?

 

갑자기 참깨죽이
먹고 싶다나

 

왕마! 왕마!

 

방금 빨래 널러나갔어요

 

일찍 왔네요

 

나갔다 와요?

 

오늘이 친정 엄마 생일이라

 

뭐좀 사드리고 왔죠

 

얼마나 피곤한지

 

머리했는데 어때요?

 

예쁘네요

 

뭘 해요?

 

갑자기 참깨죽이 먹고 싶어서

 

혼자서 그렇게나 많이?

 

생각날 때 실컷 먹어야죠

 

하긴...

 

- 좀 드실래요?
- 좋죠

 

이제 오세요?

 

외출하세요?

 

출출해서 국수나 사 먹으려고...

 

괜찮으면 같이 가시죠

 

아녜요

 

늦었는데...

 

일이 많은가 보죠?

 

심심해서 영화 한편 봤어요

 

어땠어요?

 

그냥

 

- 나도 영화 좋아하는데
- 그래요?

 

결혼 전엔
영화도 자주 봤는데...

 

결혼하고 나니...

 

맘대로 안되네요

 

그렇지 않나요?

 

가끔은 결혼 한게
후회되곤 해요

 

그쪽은요?

 

훨씬 행복했죠

 

결혼이 이런건줄
정말 몰랐어요

 

혼자 일땐... 뭐든 맘대로 했는데

 

둘이 되고 나니

 

거기 맞춰 살아야해요

 

너무 생각 말아요
곧 적응되겠죠

 

당신은요?

 

요즘 난...
편히 살려고 해요

 

내 잘못도 아닌데...

 

더 이상
고민하고 싶지도 않고

 

짧은 인생에...

 

뭔가 다른걸 찾아야죠

 

그 다른 게 뭐죠?

 

무협소설을
다시 써볼까 해요

 

벌써 쓰고 있는데
한번 볼래요?

 

좋죠

 

같이 구상을 해도
좋을 텐데

 

글쎄요...
난 읽기나 하죠

 

그러지 말고...

 

그럼 같이 해보죠

 

참깨죽 잘 먹었어요

 

그냥 만드는 김에
드린 건데

 

그날 따라 유난히
그게 먹고 싶었죠

 

우연이 통했네요

 

정말이요

 

그럼 전 이만...

 

무슨 술을
그렇게 마셔대는지

 

- 덕분에 놀지도 못했잖아
- 빨리 화장실로

 

나요

 

큰일났네,
어떻게 나가죠?

 

좀 기다려 보죠

 

늦게 돌아올 줄 알았는데

 

할 수 없죠
국수나 같이 먹어요

 

조금 놀다 가겠죠

 

국도 줘요?

 

괜찮아요

 

'손' 부인,
오늘은 밤새 놀거요

 

밤새 뿌리뽑을 모양이야

 

오랜만에 실컷 노시죠

 

시끄러울 텐데

 

밤새 노실 수나 있겠어요?

 

몇 판 돌리고 끝내야지

 

아침까지 갈 것 같죠?

 

끝낸댔는데

 

그걸 믿어요?

 

눈좀 붙여요
가면 깨울 테니

 

당신은?

 

글이나 쓰죠

 

어디 쓰죠?

 

사부 나오는데

 

사부가 언제 나왔죠?

 

지금 막...

 

'차우'씨, 일어났네

 

먹을 거 좀 사려고

 

회사는?

 

몸이 좀 안 좋아서

 

계속 사먹으니 그렇지

 

만성이 된 걸요

 

몸이 최고야

 

잘 잤어요?

 

다들 갔나요?

 

아직...
'양'씨는 일 땜에 곧 갈 거고

 

'채'씨가 또 온댔죠

 

제 사무실에 전화했어요?

 

했죠

 

뭐라 말했어요?

 

몸이 안 좋다고

 

누구냐고 묻지 않아요?

 

아뇨

 

남편이 전화한 줄 알겠죠

 

남편이 출장중이란걸 알아요

 

돌아온 척 했죠

 

잘못한 것도 없는데...

 

괜히 무슨 죄라도
진 사람 같아요

 

우리야 결백해도...

 

사람들은 그렇게
생각 안 하죠

 

절대 잘못돼선 안돼요

 

She was so shy to see him first...

 

but then left him because of his prudence.

 

Hong Kong in 1962.

 

Eat up, enjoy yourself.
The fish is very fresh today.

 

Sorry to interrupt your dinner.

 

Never mind, let's sit over there.

 

It's quite late.

 

I've just finished work.

 

What should I call you?

 

You can call me Mrs. Suen.

 

And you?

 

My husband's name is Chan.

 

Call me when you decide I will.

 

Did you write down my number?

 

Yes, I did.

 

Fine, I'll see you out.
Don't trouble for me.

 

So it's agreed then.

 

Thank you very much
I should go.

 

Fine Bye.

 

Take care, goodbye.

 

You've a room to let?

 

Sorry, it's just
been rented to that lady.

 

Thanks.

 

How many of you?

 

Just me and my wife.

 

Why don't you try next door.

 

They've a vacant room too?

 

Yes, Mr. Koo's son got married...
and removed out.

 

His room's empty.

 

Thank you.

 

You're too polite.
Try asking them.

 

Thank you.

 

This way, come on.

 

Not that room.

 

Wrong again.

 

Careful, against the wall there.

 

The little cupboard over there.

 

Be careful.

 

Don't break anything.
Not on top of the radio.

 

Mr. Chow. You have
a lot of stuff for a couple.

 

The wardrobe isn't mine,
wrong again?

 

It's for the next door.

 

Okay, next door.

 

There aren't my shoes.

 

They must go next door.

 

What a coincidence!
moving in on same day.

 

Is Mr. Chan here?

 

He's working abroad.
He'll be back next week.

 

You should have waited, then.

 

It's too much for
you on your own.

 

I can manage,
I'll ask Amah to help.

 

No need, I can manage.

 

Mrs. Chan. I'll leave you to it.

 

Those books aren't mine.
/Wrong again?

 

Never mind
just leave them there.

 

Are these magazines yours?

 

Yes, they're my husband's.

 

He reads Japanese?

 

A little, his boss is Japanese.

 

How should I address you?

 

My husband's name is Chan.

 

My name's Chow.
I'll leave you in peace.

 

Thank you, Mr. Chow.

 

Don't mention it.

 

Mrs. Chan...
Eat with us before you go.

 

No thanks.
I must dash to the airport.

 

Your husband's coming back?
/Yes.

 

Then I won't keep you.

 

Going out?
/Yes.

 

Sorry, I'm late.

 

Amah, pour some beer.

 

Cheers.

 

Mrs. Chow try some Shanghai dishes.

 

Where is Mrs. Chan to go late?

 

Meeting here husband at the airport.

 

So that's why she looks different.

 

It's all packed take care on your trip.

 

I will.

 

How long this time?

 

Two to four weeks.

 

Remember when you come back.

 

Bring back two more
of those handbags.

 

Who for?

 

Mr. boss.

 

Two of them?

 

You know why.

 

Different colours?

 

The same will do? Who cares?

 

Whatever.

 

Mrs. Ho.

 

Mr. Ho is still in a meeting.

 

He'll be home late.
Please don't wait to eat.

 

Yes, we're so busy at the moment.

 

Yes, I'll ask him to call
you when he gets back.

 

Did you call my wife?

 

Yes, I said you'd be back later.

 

Have you booked the restaurant?

 

A table for two at eight.

 

Miss Yu called to say
she's on her way.

 

I'll be back after dinner.

 

Can I bring you something?

 

No thanks, I'll get my own.

 

Leave when you're ready.

 

I'll lock up.

 

Good evening, Mr. Ho.

 

Going out, Mrs. Chan.
/Yes.

 

Going out so late?

 

Just getting some noodles.

 

Amah is making pork soup
join us.

 

Thanks, I'm not really hungry
I just want some air.

 

You're too polite.
/Next time.

 

They're all starving, we can eat.

 

Have you spoken to Ming?

 

So I'll go with someone else.

 

Just kidding.

 

I'll be early tonight, see you soon.

 

Bye.

 

Chow.

 

Coming.

 

Time to go finish it tomorrow.

 

No, I'm nearly there.

 

Oh, Ming.

 

I need a few days off next month.
/why?

 

I promised my wife a trip.
Put in a word for me, will you?

 

I'll speak to personnel.
But the next lunch is on you.

 

I'll.

 

Thanks, Ming.

 

It's ready.

 

No, it'll switch itself off.

 

I told you
it's not ready.

 

A rice cooker.
It's yours, Mrs. Koo?

 

No, it's beyond us.

 

It's Mrs. Chan's.

 

My husband brought it from Japan.

 

I wanted to show Mrs. Koo how good it is.

 

Now it's ready.

 

It's workable, you can see.

 

Mrs. Chan.

 

Could Mr. Chan
get me one next time?

 

No problem.

 

Mr. Chow, you should get one too.

 

Your wife's so often late home.

 

I couldn't trouble Mr. Chan.

 

It's just neighbor, isn't it?

 

It's no trouble.

 

I'll ask him to buy
another next time.

 

Thank you.

 

Let's try the rice.

 

Mr. Chan, sorry to trouble you
about the rice cooker.

 

It was really no trouble.

 

How much do I owe you?

 

Your wife has already paid me.

 

Really?

 

She didn't tell you?

 

She's been working late shifts.

 

Often I'm asleep
when she gets back.

 

It must be hard for her.

 

Yes.

 

Mrs. Chan isn't back yet?

 

She'll be back soon
you need to talk to her.

 

A friend needs to go to Singapore.

 

I wonder if she could get
a cheap ticket for him.

 

I'll ask when she gets back.

 

I'm bothering you too much.

 

Don't mention it, we're neighbors.

 

I'll leave you in peace.

 

Looking for me?

 

Damn right
where've you been?

 

What's up?

 

Mrs. Chan called...

 

you left a hat at her office.

 

I meant to, I wanted
an excuse to go back.

 

I know your tricks.

 

She's married.

 

I know.

 

That's why I left otherwise
I'd move in next door.

 

If your wife wasn't so attractive.

 

She'd be a worried woman.

 

I'm not like you.

 

Please call Mrs. Chan for me.

 

I'll pick up the hat tomorrow.
And take her to lunch.

 

Dream on, I asked her
to take the hat home.
I'll bring it in tomorrow.

 

You're kidding me.

 

Tell you what,
let's go pick up now.

 

She should be off work by now.
We can go together.

 

I don't have time for this.

 

Chow.

 

Yes, get out of here, I'm busy.

 

Then I'll wait at your place.
That's all.

 

Ping.

 

Mr. Chow, is Mr. Koo in?

 

He's out, forgot to
buy the paper again?

 

That's right, I'll stop by later.

 

Maybe I can find it for you.
/Thank you.

 

This one?
/Yes.

 

I always loved those serials,
hated to miss an episode.

 

Really? You like them too?

 

I even thought of writing one.

 

Why didn't you?

 

I couldn't get started
so I gave up.

 

I wasn't born to write
martial arts stories.

 

But you can borrow from
my collection any time.

 

Not now, maybe
another time, thanks.

 

You're welcome.
What is it, Mrs. Chan?

 

I just want to return these
to Mr. Chow...is he in?

 

He's been away for a few days.

 

Why?

 

They had a quarrel.

 

Leave them with me.
I'll pass them back to him.

 

Thank you.

 

Forget it.

 

I'm on a replacement shift tonight.

 

Talk to you later.

 

No need
to pick me up.

 

She's already left.

 

Really? I was going to
take her out for dinner.

 

Didn't she tell you
she was off early today.

 

She never remembers to tell me.

 

Maybe she's home by now.

 

I'll be off, then.

 

Okay, bye.

 

Hello.

 

You're out of hospital.

 

Don't mention hospital.
Lend me ＄30.

 

What for?

 

You gotta help me save face.

 

What's the big deal?

 

It's Ah Hoi's fault.

 

He gave me a racing tip,
said it was a sure thing.

 

Before they'd taken
out the stitches.

 

I rushed from hospital
to Race Course.

 

I bet everything I had
and I lost my shirt.

 

What did you expect?

 

I thought it was my lucky day.

 

Anyhow, I had only ＄2 left.
So I went to the whorehouse.

 

You were in no shape
for sex.

 

I thought it would improve for sex.

 

What would ＄2 buy you?

 

I'm Kwai Fei's regular,
she gives me credit.

 

You can have in on credit?

 

I left my lD card and said
I'd be back to redeem it.

 

I thought a few dollars
would be back easy to rustle up.
But so far nothing I'm way overdue.

 

So?

 

Four Eyes was there yesterday.
Saw her waving my lD around
in front of everyone.

 

So embarrassing.

 

Anyway, lend me ＄30.

 

This is all I can spare.

 

I need ＄10 for myself.

 

Pay you back next month.

 

Let's have a late snack.
/What?

 

All I've had today is
some won-ton noodles.

 

Let me finish writing this first.

 

I'm not sure
I should tell you this.

 

What?

 

I saw your wife
in the street yesterday.

 

So what?

 

That is nothing.

 

She was with some guy.

 

Probably a friend.

 

Just thought you should know.

 

Miss Yu? This is me.

 

Mr. Ho's still in a meeting.
He says he can't manage dinner.

 

Yes, we're very busy now.

 

I'll, I'll ask Mr. Ho to call.

 

Have you called Miss Yu?
/Yes, I've.

 

What did she say?

 

Asks you to call her later.

 

And Mrs. Ho says she's ready to
cut her birthday cake.
She wants you to hurry home.

 

Did you get me
something to give her?
/Yes, this.

 

What is it?
/A scarf.

 

I think Mrs. Ho will like it.
/Thank you.

 

And here's your change.

 

I'm always troubling you.

 

Use it for bus fare.

 

Why don't you dine with us tonight?

 

Thank you, I've already
planned to see a film tonight.

 

Then I won't keep you.

 

Tomorrow will be quiet,
then take the morning off.

 

Goodbye.
/Goodbye.

 

Are you going out tonight?

 

Don't forget your keys.

 

All the neighbors are
dining out tonight.

 

I have a lot to do here
so I'll be late.

 

What is it, Mrs. Chan?

 

I heard voices.

 

I thought Mr. & Mrs. Koo were back.

 

Not yet, anything I can help with?

 

No, I just wanted a chat.

 

Are you alone?
/Yes, I am.

 

You're back early today.

 

I'm not feeling well,
I came back to rest.

 

What is it? I have some medicines.

 

Don't trouble yourself,
I'll sleep it off.

 

In that case,
I'll leave you in peace.

 

It was your wife.

 

Have you spoken to your wife yet?

 

Then we shouldn't meet any more.

 

Any news from the Philippines?

 

Yes, a telex.
There's a typhoon,
so the ship's still docked.

 

Please inform Chan.

 

That the shipment may be delayed.

 

Ask if that's a problem.

 

Your wife rang you don't
need to pick her up.

 

She's playing mahjong
with Mrs. Lau. She'll meet you
at the restaurant at 5:30.

 

and there's a gift from Miss Yu.

 

She was here?

 

No, she had it sent over.

 

She says she'll dine
alone since it's your birthday.

 

Please phone her when
you have a moment.

 

I'll get you another coffee.
/Thank you.

 

Thank you.

 

That tie looks good on you.

 

You noticed?

 

It's much
like the old one.

 

You notice things
if you pay attention.

 

I'll be off now.

 

If Chan has a problem,
let me know at the restaurant.

 

Why did you
change your tie?

 

The new one was too showy.
I should stick with my own.

 

Don't forget to lock up.

 

By the way, haven't seen
your husband lately.

 

He's abroad now,
on company business.

 

That's why I see you
at the noodle stall.

 

I don't like cooking for myself.

 

Haven't seen your wife
lately either.

 

Her mother's ill,
she's at home with her.

 

That explains it.

 

Good night.
/Good night.

 

Mrs. Chan, I'm glad you're back.

 

It's raining so hard.

 

I was going to look for you
with an umbrella.

 

Mrs. Suen!

 

Caught in the rain?

 

I said you could eat with us.

 

Next time, enjoy your game.

 

Her husband's always away.

 

It's sad to see her too lonely.

 

She dresses up like that
to go out for noodle?

 

Mr. Chow, what are you doing here?

 

Just calling Mrs. Koo to the phone.

 

You're late back.

 

I went to the picture.

 

I'll be going.

 

Hello.

 

Yes, please hold on.

 

Who is it?
/ It's for Mrs. Chan.

 

It must seem odd to ask you out
but I want to ask something.

 

That handbag I saw this evening.
Where did you buy it?

 

Why do you ask?

 

I want to get one for my wife.

 

Mr. Chow,
you're so good to your wife.

 

Not really, my wife is so fussy.

 

Her birthday is two days away.
I don't know what to get her.

 

Could you buy one
for me to give her?

 

Maybe she wouldn't want one
just exactly the same.

 

You're right,
I didn't think of that.

 

Women would mind.

 

Yes, especially
since we're neighbors.

 

Do they come in other colors?

 

I'd have to ask my husband.

 

Why?

 

He bought it for me,
on a business trip abroad.

 

They aren't on sale here.

 

Then never mind.

 

Actually...

 

I want to ask you something too.

 

What?

 

Where did you buy your tie?

 

I don't know where it came from.

 

My wife buys all my ties.

 

Really?

 

She bought this one.

 

on a business trip abroad.

 

It's not on sale here.

 

What a coincidence...

 

Yes.

 

Actually...

 

My husband has one just like it.

 

He sai it was a gift
from his boss.

 

So he wears it every day.

 

Any my wife has a bag
just like yours.

 

I know, I have seen it.

 

What are you getting at?

 

I thought I was the only
one who knew.

 

I wonder how it began.

 

It's late,
won't your wife complain?

 

She's used to it, she doesn't care.

 

And your husband?

 

He must be asleep by now.

 

Shall we stay out tonight?

 

My husband would never say that.

 

What would he say?

 

Anyhow, he wouldn't say that.

 

Someone must have
made the first move.

 

Whoelse could it be?

 

It's late,
won't your wife complain?

 

She's used to it, she doesn't care.

 

And your husband?

 

He must be asleep by now.

 

I can't say it.

 

I understand.

 

After all, it's already happened.

 

It doesn't matter who
made the first move.

 

Do you really know your wife?

 

You order for me.

 

Why?

 

I've no idea what you like.

 

What about your husband?

 

Like it hot?

 

Your wife likes hot dishes.

 

Why did you call me
at the office today?

 

I had nothing to do,
I want to hear your voice.

 

You have my husband down pat.
He's real sweet-talker.

 

Why didn't you call me today?

 

I was afraid you won't like it.

 

Then don't call me again.

 

Mrs. Chan, a letter
from your husband.

 

It's not for me, it's for
Mr. Chow next door.

 

The Japanese stamp made me think...
it was your husband.

 

So I was wrong.

 

Your wife's in Japan?

 

How did you know?

 

What did she say in her letter?

 

Nothing special.

 

Anything about when she'd be back?

 

No.

 

What do you think
they're doing right now?

 

Are you alright?
/I'm fine.

 

Please pull up here.

 

Why?

 

I'll get off first.

 

No, let me.

 

Mrs. Chan.
/Ah Ping, you're back.

 

Visiting Mr. Chow?

 

Yes, I thought we'd have
lunch but he isn't well.

 

What's wrong with him?

 

He's got fever, he's all alone.

 

So I'm gonna buy
him something to eat.

 

The congee downstairs
is quite good.

 

He doesn't want congee.

 

What does he want?

 

Can't taste anything, so he wants
sesame syrup. Damned troublesome.

 

Amah.

 

Mrs. Suen, she's hanging
the washing on the roof.

 

You're back.

 

Yes, you've been out?

 

My mother's birthday is coming up.

 

So I took her to buy some fabric.

 

It took all day, I'm half dead.

 

And I had my hair done, is it nice?

 

Very nice.

 

What are you cooking?

 

I had a sudden craving
for sesame syrup.

 

That whole pot is for you.

 

I thought I might as
well make a potful.

 

You're so thoughtful.

 

Please try it I'll.

 

What a coincidence.

 

Going out?

 

I'll buy some noodles,
I'm starving.

 

Hungry? Will you join me?

 

No thanks.

 

Just off work?

 

You must be very busy.

 

Actually, I've been
to see a picture.

 

Really? How was it?

 

So-so.

 

I used to like going to the pictures.
You had many hobbies before.

 

On your own, you are
free to do lots of things.

 

Everything changes when you marry.

 

It must be decided together.

 

Right?

 

I sometimes wonder what I'd be...
if I hadn't married.

 

Have you ever thought of that?

 

Maybe happier.

 

I didn't know married life
would be so complicated.

 

When you're single, you are only
responsible to yourself.

 

Once you're married

 

doing well on your own is not enough.

 

Don't brood on it,
maybe he'll be back soon.

 

What about you?

 

Actually, we're in the same boat.
But I don't brood on it.

 

It's not my fault.

 

I can't waste time wondering
if I made mistakes.

 

Life's too short for that.

 

Something must change.

 

So what's your plan?

 

I want to write a martial-arts serial...

 

Actually, I've started one,
I'll show it to you.

 

Great.

 

You like them too so
why not help me write it?

 

I wouldn't know how,
I only read them.

 

We would discuss it together.

 

Alright, I'll try my best.

 

I never thanked you
for the sesame syrup.

 

There's no need I was
making it anyway.

 

Amazing, I was craving for
some sesame syrup that day.

 

Really? What's a coincidence.

 

It really was.

 

I'll go for those noodles.

 

Again, halfway through
dinner, he's drunk.

 

Disgusting. I told you to stop.
/What can you do?

 

It's me.

 

You scared me.
How's Mr. Koo?

 

Drunk, as usual.

 

I didn't expect them back so early.

 

Since you're trapped here,
finish the noodles.

 

They'll probably go soon.

 

Want some soup?

 

No, thanks.

 

Mrs. Suen, playing here tonight.

 

Yes, Mrs. Koo is dealing with her
husband.

 

I could do that.

 

No, we should not trouble you.

 

Think you'll play all night?

 

No, we'll just play eight rounds.

 

They'll play till morning?

 

Mrs. Suen says only eight rounds.

 

You believe that?

 

You get some rest,
I'll wake you when they leave.

 

And you?

 

I have a chapter to finish.

 

Where have you got to?

 

The drunken master just showed up.

 

When did he get written in?

 

Just now.

 

Mr. Chow, home so early?

 

I went out to buy some food.

 

No work today?

 

I didn't feel so good,
I'm staying home.

 

A sick man shouldn't eat
all that sticky rice.

 

Some of it's for later.

 

Don't stuff yourself.

 

Good morning.

 

Good morning, finished your game?

 

Not yet, but Mr. Yang has to work.

 

Mr. Tsai is coming to replace him.

 

Did you call the office for me?

 

Yes.

 

What did you tell them?

 

That you weren't feeling well.

 

Did them ask who you were?

 

No.

 

Probably took me for your husband.

 

Mr. Ho knows that he's away.

 

Pretend he's come back.

 

Maybe we're being too cautious?

 

I'm always round anyway.
We shouldn't have panicked.

 

Well, they did turn up
without warning.

 

What would they assume?

 

We can't put a foot wrong.