Marriage with a Fool is a 2006 Hong Kong romantic‑drama film directed and written by Patrick Kong (credited as Yip Lim‑Sum). The film was released in Hong Kong on 23 March 2006 and has a running time of 96 minutes. It was produced in Cantonese and distributed by Mei Ah Entertainment.
Cast
- Alex Fong Lik‑Sun as Lam Ka‑Wah (Ah Wah)
- Stephy Tang as Kwong Mei‑Bo (Bo)
- Pace Wu as Josephine
- Leila Tong, Philip Ng, Theresa Fu, and others in supporting roles
Plot summary
The story follows newlyweds Lam Ka‑Wah and Kwong Mei‑Bo, who initially enjoy a harmonious marriage. Wah, working in a street‑side pet funeral service, encounters his former tutor Josephine, who is struggling after being abandoned by her boyfriend. Their reunion leads to an affair, straining Wah’s marriage. Bo, upset by Wah’s infidelity, stays with a friend and forms a friendship with Philip, a man researching toilet‑paper quality. As misunderstandings and arguments mount, the couple contemplates divorce. After a series of emotional confrontations—including a poignant scene in which Wah repeatedly calls for a taxi to demonstrate his commitment—Bo decides to reconcile, and the pair renew their vows during a discounted honeymoon trip to Japan. The film concludes with an ambiguous note: both Wah and Bo continue to exchange secret messages with their respective confidants, leaving the stability of their marriage uncertain.
Music
The film’s theme song is “Perfect Love” (十分．愛 (合唱版)), performed as a duet by Stephy Tang and Alex Fong. Additional songs featured in the soundtrack include “When Love Turns Bitter” by Kary Ng, “Understand/Comprehend” by Ronald Cheng, and “He Won’t Let Me Cry” by Stephy Tang.
Reception and distribution
Marriage with a Fool was released on DVD and later made available on streaming platforms, including Disney+. It is noted for its exploration of marital fidelity, communication challenges, and the modern pressures faced by young couples in Hong Kong.