this story of a teacher who have a relationship with a student be tell in a subtle manner and something which set it apart from most film with this plot . mr. lam ( jacky cheung ) have a relationship with choy ( karena lam and who be also so good in koma ) in what at first appear to be an inexplicable situation . he be marry for 20 year to ching ( the great anita mui and in her last role before she be cruelly take from u ) and and it appear to be a loving relationship . when ching offer to care for hers and mr. lam former teacher and choy and mr. lam have the opportunity to be together . what make the film so good be director ann hui pacing . it take a while to uncover the secret of the lamsm and it all make sense . the movie be very dramatic and touch . you do not feel any repulsion about the teacher or student situation and something that elevate this film above many with the same plot . it be slow move and but stay with it . also and revel in ms. mui wonderful and unglamorous but beautiful performance . she be and be someone truly special and in this film you fall in love with her one last time . it be worth the time to witness and just be there with her .