Break Up 100 (2014)
A Hong Kong romantic comedy about a couple who have broken up 99 times — and may be heading for one final, definitive split.
Break Up 100 - Movie Information
- Original Title: 分手100次
- Release Year: 2014
- Directed by: Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Runtime: 1h 45m
- Original Language: CN
- Spoken Languages: Cantonese, Mandarin
- Release Date (Theatrical): August 1, 2014 (Australia - M), August 1, 2014 (China)
- Alternative Titles: Break Up 100 (UK), 不再說分手 (HK), 不再说分手 (CN), Break Up 100 (US)
- Production Companies: Sun Entertainment Culture, Media Asia Films
- Production Countries: Hong Kong
Break Up 100 - Plot
Sam and Barbara have been together for eight years, but the key to their relationship is breaking up. Each time Barbara threatens to leave, Sam would give in and beg her to come back, giving her an increasing upper hand. After their 99th breakup, the couple finally decides to stick through with their relationship and not break up so easily. They plan a future together by running their own café. Ironically, the success of the café starts driving Sam and Barbara apart, and the 100th breakup between Sam and Barbara seems to be just around the corner.
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Break Up 100 - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui
Main Cast
- Ekin Cheng
- Chrissie Chau Sau-Na
- Ivana Wong Yuen-Chi
- Kenny Chan
- Chin Ka-Lok
- Jase Ho
- Eric Kot Man-Fai
- Jan Lam Hoi-Fung
- Aka Chio
- Jason Sze
Writers
- Skipper Cheng
- Wing-Hang Hau
- Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui
Producers
- Connie Wong Nga-Lam
Break Up 100 - FAQs
What is Break Up 100 about?
Break Up 100 follows Sam and Barbara, a couple who have broken up 99 times over eight years. After deciding to finally commit, they open a café together — only to find that success drives them apart, pushing them toward an inevitable 100th breakup.
Who are the main actors in Break Up 100?
Break Up 100 stars Ekin Cheng as Sam and Chrissie Chau Sau-Na as Barbara, the couple at the heart of the story. The supporting cast includes Ivana Wong Yuen-Chi, Chin Ka-Lok, Eric Kot Man-Fai, Jan Lam Hoi-Fung, Kenny Chan, Jase Ho, Aka Chio, and Jason Sze.
Why do Sam and Barbara keep breaking up in Break Up 100?
Barbara uses the threat of breaking up as leverage in the relationship, knowing Sam will always beg her to return. This dynamic gives her the upper hand — until their 99th split prompts both to genuinely reconsider their patterns and try building a shared future together.
Does the café bring Sam and Barbara closer together?
Ironically, no. Sam and Barbara open the café hoping it will anchor their relationship and give them a shared purpose. However, the pressures and demands of running a successful business end up creating new tensions between them, pushing them toward their 100th — and potentially final — breakup.
Who directed Break Up 100?
Break Up 100 was directed by Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui, a Hong Kong filmmaker and entertainer who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Skipper Cheng and Wing-Hang Hau.
When was Break Up 100 released?
Break Up 100 was released on August 1, 2014, in both Australia (rated M) and China. The film is a Hong Kong production distributed by Sun Entertainment Culture and Media Asia Films.
What genre is Break Up 100?
Break Up 100 is a romantic comedy. The film blends lighthearted humor with heartfelt relationship drama, exploring the push-and-pull dynamics of a long-term couple navigating love, power, and commitment through repeated breakups.
What are similar movies to Break Up 100?
If you enjoyed Break Up 100, you might also like Café. Waiting. Love (2014), a similarly warm Taiwanese romantic drama, or Nobody's Perfect (2008). For more Hong Kong romantic fare, Barbie (2023) and other lighthearted comedies with ensemble casts offer a comparable viewing experience.
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