March 9, 2010

English Title: A Fistful of Stances
Chinese Title: 鐵馬尋橋
Length: 25 Episodes
Genre: Pre-modern, Martial Arts
Producer: Lee Tim Sing
Scriptwriters: Cheung Wah Biu and Chan Ching Yee
TVB Official Site: A Fistful of Stances
Cast: Kevin Cheng, Tavia Yeung, Kenneth Ma, Yuen Qiu, Shirley Yeung, Selena Li, Natalie Tong, Nancy Wu, etc.

Synopsis
Au Yeung Wai-Lan (Yuen Qiu), owner of a martial arts training school, is reunited with her long-lost son Koo Yu-Cheung (Kevin Cheng) after years of agonizing separation. On his return home, Cheung is shocked to find that his younger brother Koo Yu-Tong (Kenneth Ma) has been critically ill and that his father was murdered long ago by Wing Tak (Dominic Lam), the existing director of a pharmaceutical company and a bitter old foe of the Koos. Cheung has never been into kung-fu but shows glimpses of his potential when he strikes back at the impudent, arrogant Wing Man-Kwan (Jacky Heung), also the son of Tak. Pinning all her hopes on Cheung, Lan not only teaches him a special set of kung-fu skills created by the family, but also registers for him for the Guangdong Boxing Championship Tournament. Out of the blue, Cheung's opponent in the final turns out to be Kwan.

Cheung starts losing his bearings after achieving growing success and recognition in the field of martial arts. Caught up in the love triangle between Lan's apprentice Ying Ngan-Ming (Natalie Tong), his dream girl Chow Mui-Mui (Nancy Wu) and himself, Cheung is utterly confused and exhausted, which later causes his failure in the final tournament.

Credits: Astro On Demand

March 4, 2010

English Title: In the Eye of the Beholder
Chinese Title: 秋香怒點唐伯虎
Length: 20 Episodes
Genre: Ancient Comedy
Producer: Lau Ka Ho
Scriptwriters: Sit Ka Wah and Wong Yut Tak
TVB Official Site: In the Eye of the Beholder
Cast: Moses Chan, Myolie Wu, Ha Yu, Fala Chen, Johnson Lee, Chris Lai, Elaine Yiu, Evergreen Mak, Savio Tsang, etc.

Synopsis
In search of the last model for his painting "Nine Pretty Women," acclaimed scholar Tong Pak Fu (Moses Chan) goes on a trip to Hangzhou with his ardent disciple Wat Kei (Johnson Lee). While there, he meets a pretty young maid from Wah's Residence, Chau Heung (Myolie Wu). Fu is mesmerized by Heung's beauty and martial agility and falls in love with her right away. In order to approach the girl, he disguises as a servant and assumes the pseudonym Wah On, seeking to win her affections with his talent and ingenuity. But contrary to his wishes, Heung is unmoved and even harbours an intense dislike for him after a series of misunderstandings. Master of the family Wah Hung Shan (Ha Yu) knew from the very beginning that Fu is not a common man. By the time his true identity is revealed, the scholar has already developed a close bond with the whole of the family, except Heung.

In the meantime, Prince Ling (Savio Tsang), who has been attempting to rebel against Emperor Ching Tak (Chris Lai), has managed to involve Fu in his conspiracy by stratagem, thus getting the man and the Wahs into big trouble. Ling's daughter Chu Ting Yuk (Fala Chen) is in love with Fu. Desperate to save her dream man, she forces Ling to release Fu by threatening to kill herself. Yuk's consuming passion for Fu seems to have caused a ripple of unease in Heung, who is starting to feel a little twinge of jealousy inside.

Credits: Astro On Demand

March 3, 2010

English Title: Rooms to Let
Chinese Title: 有房出租
Length: 13 Episodes
Genre: Modern Comedy
Producer: Cheung Siu Hing
Scriptwriters: Lam Chiu Wing and Chan Chi Wah
Official Site: Rooms to Let
Cast: John Chiang, Pakho Chau, Ella Koon, Leila Tong, Gabriel Harrison, Gordon Lau, Wai Ka Hung, etc.

Synopsis
This modern comedy revolves around eight tenants living in an old apartment building in Hong Kong on Graham Street. Each from different walks of life struggling with day to day conflicts and personal problems. Starring John Chiang, Pakho Chau, Ella Koon, Leila Tong, Gabriel Harrison, Gordon Lau and Wai Ka Hung.

Doris (Leila Tong) is the only daughter of Lee Lam Lam (John Chiang) and his ex-wife, Leona. Born in England, Doris grew up in a protected family. She studied at the University in England but did not complete her courses, and she ran back to Hong Kong to hide after accumulating large amounts of debts. Doris has always been unhappy that her parents divorced and mainly blames her father Lee Lam Lam. Can these eight tenants find peace and comfort among each other? Or will they continue to cause havoc and chaos?

Credits: Astro On Demand