Yesterday Once More

Johnnie To

IndieLisboa 2005 •

Hong Kong, Fiction, 2004, 99′

A precious necklace. A marriage proposal. A theft. Mrs. Thief (Mandy), a prominent high-society woman and successful executive, pursues all things beautiful, especially invaluable jewels. That’s why she can’t refuse the marriage proposal if the great business man, Steve, when he offers her his family treasure. On the eve of the marriage, two mysterious gangs show up and steal his fortune. The wedding is put off and suspicion grows. Mrs. Thief believes her ex-husband, the famous and charming Mr. Thief (Alex), is behind the heist. A game. All the games. After following separate paths for a number of yearsm the couple meets again while fighting for a common goal. Mrs. Thief is certain her ex-husband stole the treasure in order to sabotage the marriage and earn back her attention. She is determined to use all means available to get him to confess. Mr. Thief, who insists he’s innocent, seizes this opportunity to reignite Mrs. Thief’s feelings towards himself. A game of cat and mouse, seduction and jealousy ensues.