L for Love, L for Lies (2008 Film)

L for Love, L for Lies (Chinese: 我的最愛) is a 2008 Hong Kong romantic drama film written and directed by Patrick Kong. Released on March 13, 2008, the Cantonese-language film explores complex modern relationships, betrayal, and deception among a group of young urbanites.

Plot Summary

The narrative centers on Bobo, played by Stephy Tang, whose life changes drastically after her long-time boyfriend Jun leaves her for a classmate named Kiki, portrayed by Alice Tzeng. Simultaneously, Bobo loses the sweets shop they built together after college. Seeking a fresh start, Bobo works as a makeup artist. Her employer's fiancé turns out to be Alex, an acquaintance from Bobo's past. After Alex swindles Bobo's employer out of her life savings and vanishes, Bobo encounters him on the street and hires him to deceive Kiki as an act of retribution.

Parallel storylines involve Bobo's friend Leila, played by Leila Tong, who maintains short-term relationships while taking her loyal boyfriend Terry for granted. Unexpectedly, Terry ends their relationship after secretly dating someone else, leaving Leila to face the consequences of emotional complacency. As the characters navigate these interlocking romantic games, loyalties shift and personal motives are tested.

Cast

• Lik-Sun Fong as Keung / Alex
• Stephy Tang as Bobo
• Alice Tzeng as Kiki
• Leila Tong as Leila
• Miki Yeung
• Ching-lam Wu
• Sammy Leung
• Wong Cho-Lam
• Natalie Tong as May
• William So