In The Mood For Love (Fa yeung nin wa) (花樣年華)

BLOCK 2 PICTURES

PRESENTS

A JET TONE FILMS PRODUCTION

IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE

Starring

MAGGIE CHEUNG MAN YUK

TONY LEUNG CHIU WAI

Directed by

WONG KAR WAI

It is a restless moment.

She has kept her head lowered

to give him a chance to come closer.

But he could not, for lack of courage.

She turns and walks away.

HONG KONG, 1962

Eat up. The fish is very fresh today.

Sorry to interrupt your dinner.

- Never mind. Let's sit over here. - Fine.

It's quite late.

I've just finished work.

What should I call you?

You can call me Mrs. Sue.

- 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 yourself. - It's no trouble.

So it's agreed then.

Thank you very much. I should go.

- Fine. - Bye-bye.

Take care. Goodbye.

You've a room to rent?

Sorry. It's just been rented to that lady.

Thanks anyway.

How many of you are there?

Just me and my wife.

Why don't you try next door?

They've a vacant room too?

Yes. Mr. Coo's son got married. His room's empty.

Thank you.

You're too polite. Try asking them.

Thank you.

This way. Come on.

Not that room.

Oops, 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 goes next door.

Okay, next door.

These aren't my shoes. They must go next door.

What a coincidence. Moving in on the 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.

What's going on?

Mind that mirror.

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

- Those books aren't mine. - Wrong again?

Never mind. Just leave them there.

Mind how you hang the mirror. It's fragile.

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.

I'll ask Mrs. Chan.

Mrs. Chan, eat with us before you go.

No, thanks. I must run 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 off to so late?

Meeting her 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 to bring back two more of those handbags.

- Who for? - My boss.

Two of them?

You know why.

Different colors?

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 dine.

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 8:00.

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. - Evening.

- 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. - The food is ready.

Have you spoken to Ming?

So I'll go with someone else.

Just kidding.

I'll be early tonight. See you soon.

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.

It'll be my pleasure.

Thanks, Ming.

It's ready.

No, it'll switch itself off.

I told you it's not ready.

A rice cooker. Is it yours, Mrs. Koo?

We're old. We're not familiar with these modern appliances. 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.

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 neighborly, isn't it?

It's no trouble. I'll ask him to buy another one next time.

Thank you.

I'm coming!

Let's try the rice!

Great! Let's try the rice from the new rice cooker.

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. Do 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 have 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.

She'll take the hat home. I'll bring it in tomorrow.

You're kidding. Some buddy you are.

Tell you what, let's go pick her 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.

Ping.

Mr. Chow, is Mr. Koo in?

He's out. Forget to buy the paper again?

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