Leon Lai's film debut: a messy love triangle where the wrong guy keeps trying.
Ann is from a wealthy family, but her father wants her to live by her own means after further studies in the States. She works in a florist shop. The young man, Ben, who works in the photographic shop opposite to the florist is attracted by Ann. Despite assistance from his helpful partner, Ball Tsai, numerous attempts to befriend Ann has failed. Accidentally, Ben and Ball Tsai get to know Ann through her friend, Icy. Ben tries very hard to please Ann who prefers Ball Tsai.
Acting
Richard Ng steals scenes as the printing supervisor.
Production
Authentic florist and photo shop locations capture era perfectly.
Director
Ga-Ho Lau
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Leon Lai's first film appearance, years before his Four Heavenly Kings stardom.
The 'study in America' trope reflects 1980s Hong Kong middle-class anxiety about status and Western education.
HK
