Men and Women

1999 · 89 MIN · IMDB 5.9 · 170 VOTES · DIR. Liu Bingjian

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Overview

Xiao Bo arrives in Beijing, gets a job at a boutique, and is invited to stay with his lady boss, Ah Qing, and her husband, Kang. Knowing that Xiao Bo is still single, his host tries to introduce him to her best friend, Ah Meng. After a few dates, Ah Meng begins to suspect Xiao Bo is gay. She tells Ah Qing, who then informs her husband Kang. After learning this, Kang attempts to rape Xiao Bo when his wife isn't at home. Xiao Bo leaves the house, quits his job and joins his old friend, Chong Chong, and realizes that he has a gay lover, Gui Gui. Some time later, Ah Qing confesses to Kang that she had an affair with Ah Meng.

Dialogue Timeline — 665 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:00:53 Public Toilet Time, Public Toilet Time.
00:04:20 230 yuan? It fits you well.
00:06:05 That one's alright, but too expensive.
00:10:34 I'll hang it here for you.
00:15:02 I'll get you more rice.
00:20:28 She went to Da Yang's to chase down a debt.
00:23:45 Give me the money!
00:27:09 Will you do it?
00:28:27 Eat, Xiao Bo!
00:32:10 Let's go for one more.
00:36:18 Not really.
00:39:27 Yes.
00:44:52 Take a trip just like foreigners.
00:46:57 Of course. My looks are even sweeter.
00:49:12 You'd rarely see girls in a public toilet drawing graffiti.
00:51:05 I'll put it on your bed.
00:55:20 You think you're such hot stuff
01:00:41 OK, thanks, Mr. Chong, I'll be there soon.
01:03:10 How would I know? He's your "little brother".
01:08:48 Hi, Chong Chong. I'm waiting for you.
01:15:39 Nothing. I mean I won't live here anymore.
01:18:58 - Alright? - Get into the car.
01:27:39 about public toilets.
01:29:00 in a conjugal bliss in a toilet, until a ripe old age.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed665
Dialogue density7.5 lines / min
First line00:00:53
Final line01:29:00

Production Record

DirectorLiu Bingjian
LanguageChinese
IMDb votes170