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 Cantonese Title: Lui Yan Sam Mandarin Title: Nu:3 Ren2 Xin1 Year: 1985 Country: Hong Kong Language: Cantonese Running Time: -- mins. Genre: Drama Theatrical Run in HK: June 12, 1985 - July 3, 1985. Company: Shaw Brothers Box Office: HK$ 9,487,785.00 Director: Stanley Kwan Cast: The Story: Leung Po Yee (Cora Miao) and Shin Chi Wai (CYF) got married several years and they have a son, Dong Dong. Days were quiet until Po found out that Chi has an affair with a young girl named Ollie (Cherie Chung). It’s up to the point she cannot take it anymore. She wants a divorce. Chi doesn’t want to but have no choice. They agreed to separate first. Po will have custody of Dong and Chi moves in with Ollie. After they separate, Po joins a single women’s club comprising members frustrated in love, divorcees and widows. The members seem to lead a carefree life, but deep down inside they are lonely and frustrated. They tried to set Po up with different men but Po somehow still thinks about Chi. Besides, Dong is very attached to his father and the separation is impacting him a big deal. All these things bother Po. At the same time, the group of women has troubles of their own. One of them tried male prostitute but felt so ashamed and attempts suicide. Others cannot choose to be wives or mistresses. One of them even seduces Po into a gay relationship. Seems that single women also have lots of difficulties. Chi has a good sexual relationship with Ollie but her immature and highly possessive personality becomes too much for him. On the day when he signs divorce paper with Po, he found Ollie with a shoplifting habit and greatly embarrassed him and Po in front of many people. Chi then realized that Po has been his perfect match. The same night, Chi invited Po out for dinner and apologizes about the unpleasant incident that day. He further tells Po his feelings and offers to reconcile. Hearing the words, Po weeps in deep emotion in public. When Ollie found out Chi and Po’s meeting, she is extremely angry and made a big scene. Chi cannot take her and gave her a slap. Ollie left in anger. Po saw the whole happening but feel sympathetic with Ollie instead. She followed Ollie and consoled her. After a long talk, the two women who were enemies become friends. Ollie decided to leave Chi while Po gets back with him. Things seem came to a good ending but in a party to celebrate their re-union, Chi showed his suspicious and self centered face to Po. They separate the second time after a big fight. Some days later, the two meet on the street. The cooled feelings made them very calm. Chi again wants to get back together with Po. She agreed for the sake of the happiness of their only son. Sometimes, marriage is just a need, a convenience in life. Nominations at the 5th Annual Hong Kong Film Awards: Note: The film has been unavailable since its release in 1985. It has now become the most sought after CYF film. The Shaw Brothers own the copyright to the film and hopefully will be releasing it very soon on DVD and VCD through Celestial (company responsible for remastering and releasing the SB catalogue on DVD and VCD in Asia). » An update on the release of "Women."
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