Ninth Happiness Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?

What Happens at the End of Ninth Happiness?

Choi Hung village is full of innocents: people sing and work. The town beauty, Chi Wan, sees a stranger in the woods and falls in love, believing he's a fairy. He pursues her, keeping his real name secret, seeking advice from her sister, Heung, who suggests he buy Chi Wan a fan. Chi Wan and Heung's boyfriend, Dup, think the stranger and Heung are romantically involved, so mistaken jealousies erupt. Also new in town are two brothers, the new town official and his coarse enforcer; they can't believe there's no graft and corruption to profit from, so they try to establish a whorehouse. They also pursue Chi Wan. Can it all be sorted out? Will innocence prevail? And who is this stranger?

Clifton Ko Chi-Sum's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Leslie Cheung (Ma Lun Cheung / Tok Choi)'s journey. The town beauty, Chi Wan, sees a stranger in the woods and falls in love, believing he's a fairy.

How Does Leslie Cheung (Ma Lun Cheung / Tok Choi)'s Story End?

• Leslie Cheung: Leslie Cheung's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Raymond Wong Pak-Ming (Ma Lun Tai): Raymond Wong Pak-Ming's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Michael Chow Man-Kin (Ma Lun Kui): Michael Chow Man-Kin's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Ninth Happiness Mean?

Ninth Happiness's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Leslie Cheung may feel rushed. Clifton Ko Chi-Sum's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.