The short was originally intended to be the final piece of a triptych titled Three Stories About Food . While the second story was expanded into the feature-length In the Mood for Love , this segment—intended as the "dessert"—was kept as a separate short.
: Despite its short length, it retains Wong’s signature style: palpable atmosphere, striking characterizations, and the "sizzling chemistry" between Leung and Cheung. Distinction from "Hua Yang De Nian Hua" It is often confused with another short film titled Hua Yang De Nian Hua (2000), which is also associated with In the Mood for Love in the mood for love 2001 short film