All's Well, Ends Well

All's Well, Ends Well

Plot

All's Well, Ends Well is a 1981 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Clifton Ko. The movie revolves around three brothers - Fleur (played by Richard Ng), Yat-Fei (played by Richard Ng's real-life twin, Raymond Wong), and Yat-Fei's stepbrother, Yiu-Fui (played by Eric Tsang) - who live with their father, Mr Fung (played by Lam Chung) and try to outdo each other in an attempt to win their father's approval and gain his blessing to be with their chosen girlfriends. The movie starts with a flashback of the parents' wedding, where Yat-Fei's biological father is absent, leading to a lot of resentment from Yiu-Fui towards his stepfather. To cope with their feelings, the brothers, particularly Fleur and Yat-Fei, decide to engage in pranks, fibs, and lies to win their father's approval, making up outlandish stories about their exploits. The pranks become increasingly absurd as time passes, but their actions have unintended consequences that often backfire. One day, three of the Fung brothers are involved in a series of misadventures. The two step brothers Fleur & Yat-Fei along with Yiu-Fui all try their luck at wooing their respective girls with a series of ridiculous antics that include getting beaten up by thugs, being cheated by a con artist, and being involved in a hilarious misunderstanding that nearly leads to a disastrous outcome. While playing pranks and deceiving their father, the brothers' relationships with their father's friends and neighbours also become strained. One of their father's friends is a womanizer who constantly cheats on his wife. He is constantly trying to make advances towards women but his tactics are consistently and hilariously rejected. Throughout the film, Yiu-Fui, who is initially portrayed as the most rebellious of the three brothers, begins to show a softer side. He starts to appreciate the efforts that Fleur makes for his family and develops a deep love and respect for his stepfather. On the other hand, Fleur starts to become more like Yiu-Fui, adopting his rebellious and prankster ways, which makes him a more well-rounded character. As time passes, Yiu-Fui finds a girl who genuinely falls for him; despite his rough and prickly exterior she takes the time to understand the true nature of Yiu-Fui. At the same time, Fleur discovers that the girl he has been wooing with fibs and lies has discovered his true colours and has rejected him. In a climactic scene, the two girls confront the three brothers, expressing their disappointment and disillusionment with their prankster ways. The Fung brothers are left reeling and are forced to think deeply about their actions and how they have affected those close to them. In a heartwarming ending, the three brothers finally start to make amends for their actions and begin to develop meaningful relationships with those around them. The film ends with an air of forgiveness, new hope and a new direction in life for the three Fung brothers and their respective girlfriends. The movie's tone is lighthearted and entertaining, with many hilarious moments that keep the viewers entertained. The movie also touches on deeper themes, such as trust, loyalty and redemption. Overall, All's Well, Ends Well is a delightful coming-of-age story that is relatable and fun to watch.

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