A Journey Called Life
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A Journey Called Life is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in March 2008.
This is also one of the few TVB series that TVB has produced that dealt with real life issues and scenarios. It's a series that involved both morals and life's lessons. The entire series featured problems that teenagers and young adults have been dealing with over past decade, including drugs, abortions, rape, family trust and relationships, money and greed.
Ever since her mother died when she was young, Sze Ka-Ka (Linda Chung
) became rebellious and lived a life of drugs, alcohol and general lawlessness. Due to her step-family's disdain for her and misunderstandings surrounding her mother's death, Ka and her family do not get along. When a random incident reveals that her mother's remains have gone missing, Ka desperately searches for them. Eventually, she is able to find the remains in Kam Shek's (Kent Cheng
) stone factory. Ka's love for her mother impresses Shek and his disciple Shing Yat-On (Steven Ma
). On befriends Ka and helps her solve many of her problems, even finding her a job in his sister, Shing Mei-Sum's (Fala Chen
) company. Ka appreciates all the things On has done for her and slowly, her lifestyle changes for the better. They grow to adore one another, but do not confess their love for each other because they were both afraid of being heartbroken and would rather keep their brother-sister-like relationship. Eventually an opportunity occurs when Shek is staying in the hospital for heart surgery. Shek has Ka become On's trainer for the marathon in his place. When On wins third place in the race and celebrates with his old running partner, Ka becomes jealous, but it is through this that they reveal their feelings for each another.
Sum is a money-oriented woman who wants to marry rich. She dates her boss Tung Ka-Cheung (Cheng Tse-Sing) while having an affair with Shek's son Kam Wing-Loi (Raymond Cho
). When she gets pregnant accidentally, she has an abortion because she does not want the baby to ruin her chances of marrying rich. The family is bitterly disappointed in Sum. As her relationship with her family worsens, Cheung also reveals that he is aware of Sum's affair with Loi and violently breaks up with her. Rejected by her family and now without someone to depend on, Sum is downcast and drinks to relieve her stress. When the family is leaving after eating at a restaurant, Ka is hit by Sum's drunk driving and loses her unborn child. On, especially, is very upset and become incredibly cold towards Sum. In guilt, Sum drinks and becomes an alcoholic and eventually dies from alcohol poisoning at the moment on the beach when On arrived attempting to help her. On becomes depressed and loses his optimism for life. However, with the help of Ka and his vision of their daughter, On again finds hope and is able to finish the marathon that he has prepared so long for. Together, Ka becomes pregnant once again and Kam moves back home.
Shing family
Sze family
Cheung family
Other cast
This is also one of the few TVB series that TVB has produced that dealt with real life issues and scenarios. It's a series that involved both morals and life's lessons. The entire series featured problems that teenagers and young adults have been dealing with over past decade, including drugs, abortions, rape, family trust and relationships, money and greed.
Synopsis
- Never torn apart in sorrow
- Never give up in hope
Ever since her mother died when she was young, Sze Ka-Ka (Linda Chung
Linda Chung
Linda Chung Ka-yan is a Canadian TVB actress and singer based in Hong Kong. She entered the industry in 2004 when she won the 2004 Miss Chinese International Pageant. She is now an actress under TVB and a singer under the Star Entertainment label...
) became rebellious and lived a life of drugs, alcohol and general lawlessness. Due to her step-family's disdain for her and misunderstandings surrounding her mother's death, Ka and her family do not get along. When a random incident reveals that her mother's remains have gone missing, Ka desperately searches for them. Eventually, she is able to find the remains in Kam Shek's (Kent Cheng
Kent Cheng
Kent Cheng Jak-si is a Hong Kong film and television actor. He has won twice the best actor award in the Hong Kong Film Awards.-Biography:...
) stone factory. Ka's love for her mother impresses Shek and his disciple Shing Yat-On (Steven Ma
Steven Ma
Steven Ma Chun-wai is a Hong Kong actor and singer. In 1993, Ma won a record deal after winning first place at an annual singing contest in Hong Kong, later releasing his debut album, Lucky for Meeting You , that December...
). On befriends Ka and helps her solve many of her problems, even finding her a job in his sister, Shing Mei-Sum's (Fala Chen
Fala Chen
Fala Chen is a Chinese-American beauty pageant titleholder. Chen has held the titles of Miss Asian America 2002 and Miss NY Chinese 2004, and placed as runner-up in Miss Chinatown USA 2003 and Miss Chinese International 2005.-Education:Chen was born in Chengdu, People's Republic of China, in 1982...
) company. Ka appreciates all the things On has done for her and slowly, her lifestyle changes for the better. They grow to adore one another, but do not confess their love for each other because they were both afraid of being heartbroken and would rather keep their brother-sister-like relationship. Eventually an opportunity occurs when Shek is staying in the hospital for heart surgery. Shek has Ka become On's trainer for the marathon in his place. When On wins third place in the race and celebrates with his old running partner, Ka becomes jealous, but it is through this that they reveal their feelings for each another.
Sum is a money-oriented woman who wants to marry rich. She dates her boss Tung Ka-Cheung (Cheng Tse-Sing) while having an affair with Shek's son Kam Wing-Loi (Raymond Cho
Raymond Cho Wing Lim
Raymond Cho Wing-Lim is a Hong Kong television star. He currently works for the television company, TVB. Raymond used to be a singer, winning a singing competition when he was 26 years old. After an unsuccessful attempt at being a singer, he gave acting a try...
). When she gets pregnant accidentally, she has an abortion because she does not want the baby to ruin her chances of marrying rich. The family is bitterly disappointed in Sum. As her relationship with her family worsens, Cheung also reveals that he is aware of Sum's affair with Loi and violently breaks up with her. Rejected by her family and now without someone to depend on, Sum is downcast and drinks to relieve her stress. When the family is leaving after eating at a restaurant, Ka is hit by Sum's drunk driving and loses her unborn child. On, especially, is very upset and become incredibly cold towards Sum. In guilt, Sum drinks and becomes an alcoholic and eventually dies from alcohol poisoning at the moment on the beach when On arrived attempting to help her. On becomes depressed and loses his optimism for life. However, with the help of Ka and his vision of their daughter, On again finds hope and is able to finish the marathon that he has prepared so long for. Together, Ka becomes pregnant once again and Kam moves back home.
Cast
Kam family| Cast | Role | Description |
| Kent Cheng Kent Cheng Kent Cheng Jak-si is a Hong Kong film and television actor. He has won twice the best actor award in the Hong Kong Film Awards.-Biography:... |
Kam Shek 金石 |
60 years old Stone Carver Boss Shung Yat-On's mentor. Kam Wing-Loi's father. |
| Angelina Lo (盧宛茵) | Chin Sau-Ching 錢秀清 |
55 years old Kam Shek's wife. Kam Wing-Loi's mother. |
| Raymond Cho | Kam Wing-Loi 金永來 (Roy) |
33 years old Kam Shek's son. Shing Mei-Sum's lover. |
Shing family
| Cast | Role | Description |
| Mary Hon Mary Hon Mary Hon is an actress from TVB in Hong Kong. She has appeared in many television series, such as Beyond the Realm of Conscience.-TV series:-External links:... (韓馬利) |
Ho Bo-Ling 何寶玲 |
55 years old Shing Yat-On, Shing Mei-Sum and Shing Mei-Yee's mother. |
| Steven Ma Steven Ma Steven Ma Chun-wai is a Hong Kong actor and singer. In 1993, Ma won a record deal after winning first place at an annual singing contest in Hong Kong, later releasing his debut album, Lucky for Meeting You , that December... |
Shing Yat-On 成日安 |
33 years old Stone Carver Kam Shek's student. Sze Ka-Ka's husband. Shing Mei-Sum and Shing Mei-Yee's older brother. |
| Linda Chung | Sze Ka-Ka 施嘉嘉 |
23 years old Shing Yat-on's wife |
| Fala Chen Fala Chen Fala Chen is a Chinese-American beauty pageant titleholder. Chen has held the titles of Miss Asian America 2002 and Miss NY Chinese 2004, and placed as runner-up in Miss Chinatown USA 2003 and Miss Chinese International 2005.-Education:Chen was born in Chengdu, People's Republic of China, in 1982... |
Shing Mei-Sum (Vicky) 成美心 |
25 years old Shing Yat-On's younger sister. Shing Mei-Yee's eldest sister. Kam Wing-Loi's lover. Died in episode 20 |
| Helena Wong (黃卓慧) | Shing Mei-Yee (Moon) 成美意 |
Shing Yat-On and Shing Mei-Sum's youngest sister. |
Sze family
| Cast | Role | Description |
| Samuel Kwok (郭峰) | Sze Lap-Ji 施立志 |
Sze Ka-Ka's father. |
| Chuk Man-kwan | Wong Oi-lam 王愛琳 |
Sze ka-ka's mother |
| Linda Chung Linda Chung Linda Chung Ka-yan is a Canadian TVB actress and singer based in Hong Kong. She entered the industry in 2004 when she won the 2004 Miss Chinese International Pageant. She is now an actress under TVB and a singer under the Star Entertainment label... |
Sze Ka-Ka 施嘉嘉 |
Sze Lap-Ji's daughter Maggie's friend |
Cheung family
| Cast | Role | Description |
| Helen Ma (馬海倫) | Yeung Dai-Fun 楊大芬 |
Sze Lap-Ji's wife. Sze Ka-Ka's stepmother. |
| Eric Li Eric Li (actor) -TV series:-References:... (李天翔) |
Cheung Jan-Wing 張振榮 |
Sze Ka-Ka's stepbrother. Yeung Dai-Fun's eldest son. |
| Hoffman Cheng | Cheung Jan-keung 張振強 |
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| Stephen Wong Stephen Wong Ka-lok Stephen Wong Ka-Lok is a Hong Kong actor currently working for TVB.-Biography:Prior to joining TVB, Wong originally wanted to be a customs officer, which at that point of time due to economical recession, was considered a very stable and well-paid position.... |
Cheung Jan-Hing 張振興 |
Shing Mei-Yee's husband. Yeung Dai-Fun's third son. |
| Helena Wong | Shing Mei-Yee 成美意 |
Cheung Jan-Hing's wife. |
| Meini Cheung | Cheung Lai-kun 張麗娟 |
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Other cast
| Cast | Role | Description |
| Queenie Chu Queenie Chu Queenie Chu or Queenie Chu Wai Man , born in Hong Kong, on April 22, 1981 with family roots in Shunde, Guangdong, China, is a Hong Kong television presenter and actress affiliated with TVB. She was also Miss Hong Kong 2004 1st runner-up.-Biography:Queenie studied in University of Washington,... |
Keung Ma Kei (Maggie) 姜瑪琪 |
Sze Ka-Ka's friend/co-worker. Molested by Cheung Jan Wing. |
| Elaine Yiu Elaine Yiu Elaine Yiu Tse-ling is a Hong Kong television actress and presenter.-Career:Yiu entered the entertainment industry after winning the TVB8 Presentator Contest in 2002, subsequently signing a management and filming contract with TVB. From 2002 to 2004, Yiu hosted Mandarin-language television... |
Ching Hoi-San 程凱珊 |
24 years old Sze Ka-Ka's friend. Died in episode 9 |
Viewership ratings
| Week | Episode | Average Points | Peaking Points | References | |
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March 31 - April 4, 2008 | 1 — 5 | |
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April 7 - April 11, 2008 | 6 — 10 | |
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April 14 - April 18, 2008 | 11 — 15 | |
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April 21 - April 25, 2008 | 16 — 20 | |
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Award nominations
41st TVB Anniversary Awards (2008)TVB Anniversary Awards (2008)
TVB Anniversary Awards 2008 is an award ceremony that celebrates the best in TVB programming of 2008. The award ceremony took place on November 15, 2008.-Best Actor:"Best Actor in a Leading Role" Award ....
- "Best Drama"
- "Best Actress in a Leading Role" (Linda ChungLinda ChungLinda Chung Ka-yan is a Canadian TVB actress and singer based in Hong Kong. She entered the industry in 2004 when she won the 2004 Miss Chinese International Pageant. She is now an actress under TVB and a singer under the Star Entertainment label...
- Sze Ka-Ka)
External links
- TVB.com A Journey Called Life - Official Website
- K for TVB.net A Journey Called Life - Episodic Synopsis and Screen Captures