L for Love, L for Lies - Hong Kong Romance Film

L for Love, L for Lies (Chinese: 我的最爱; Cantonese: Ngor dik dzui oi) is a 2008 Hong Kong romance film written and directed by Patrick Kong. The film explores modern relationships, betrayal, and romance among a network of young urbanites.

L for Love, L for Lies promotional poster featuring cast members — L for Love, L for Lies

Production and Release

The film was directed and written by Patrick Kong. It was released in Hong Kong on March 13, 2008. The production features a Cantonese-language script and centers on interpersonal drama within urban Hong Kong.

Plot

Stephy opens a sweet shop after graduating college, planning to marry her longtime boyfriend, Jun. Her life is disrupted when her old classmate Alice intervenes, winning Jun over and taking control of the shop. Around the same time, Stephy's friend Leila maintains multiple casual relationships while taking her own devoted partner, Terry, for granted.

Seeking a fresh start, Stephy finds work as a makeup artist. Her boss, Kuen, announces an engagement to a younger man named Alex, whom Stephy recognizes as a former neighbor. Shortly afterward, the wedding is canceled because Alex has stolen Kuen's life savings and vanished. Upon encountering Alex on the street, Stephy proposes an arrangement: she hires him to deceive Alice as an act of retribution.

As Alex successfully courts Alice, Jun attempts to reconcile with Stephy, but she declines, having developed feelings for Alex. Meanwhile, Leila faces a reversal of fortune when Terry breaks off their relationship, revealing he has been involved with a coworker's partner.

Cast

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