Set in Hong Kong, 1962, Chow Mo-Wan is a newspaper editor who moves
into a new building with his wife. At approximately the same time, Su Li-
zhen, a beautiful secretary and her executive husband also move in to the
crowded building. With their spouses often away, Chow and Li-zhen spend
most of their time together as friends. They have everything in common from
noodle shops to martial arts. Soon, they are shocked to discover that their
spouses are having an affair. Hurt and angry, they find comfort in their
growing friendship even as they resolve not to be like their unfaithful mates.