The Silver Chamber of Sorrows
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The Silver Chamber of Sorrows (Traditional Chinese: 銀樓金粉) is a TVB period drama series broadcast in April 2008.
Sheung's Silver Chamber, the largest jewel company in Foshan, Guangdong Province China, is facing serious financial difficulties. In order to obtain a loan from Shum’s family, Sheung Hang (Paul Chun
), owner of the Chamber, together with his primary wife, Choi Siu-Tip (Nancy Sit Ka Yin), plot to arrange marriage between Sheung Wan (Ng Wai Kwok), Hang’s younger brother, and Shum Wing-Tung (Winnie Young), daughter of Shum’s family. Fueled by hatred, Ching Sau-Hang (Christine Ng
), Wan’s lover, marries Hang and ironically becomes Wan’s sister-in-law. Wan falls out with Hang, and opts to live abroad and disconnects from his family. After leaving home for years, Wan does not return home until the occasion to celebrate his father’s birthday. Tension between the two brothers comes to a head when Hang is reluctant to pay ransom to save the youngest son of Wan. Wan is determined to disconnect completely from his family ever since.
Since Wan’s return, Sau-Hang suffers from her husband’s neglect and gets framed for causing the fourth concubine Fei Fei’s (Nancy Wu
) miscarriage. Hatred leads her to commit act that revenge. She seeks to subvert Sheung’s family by luring Kwan. Intentionally, she unveils Chau Kuk (Shirley Yeung
), the maid in the family, is Hang’s illegitimate daughter. The dark age of a once-prominent family begins.
Synopsis
- A rich family is ruled by lust
- A hymn is mourned over by feuds
Sheung's Silver Chamber, the largest jewel company in Foshan, Guangdong Province China, is facing serious financial difficulties. In order to obtain a loan from Shum’s family, Sheung Hang (Paul Chun
Paul Chun (actor)
Paul Chun Pui is a Hong Kong based actor.He is the brother of actor David Chiang and half-brother of actor/ director Derek Yee Tung-Shing. His son Benji Chiang and his daughter Lesley Chiang are duo in the pop group "Benji and Lesley". Paul started his acting career at the age of three...
), owner of the Chamber, together with his primary wife, Choi Siu-Tip (Nancy Sit Ka Yin), plot to arrange marriage between Sheung Wan (Ng Wai Kwok), Hang’s younger brother, and Shum Wing-Tung (Winnie Young), daughter of Shum’s family. Fueled by hatred, Ching Sau-Hang (Christine Ng
Christine Ng
Christine Ng Wing-Mei is a Hong Kong actress under contract to Hong Kong's Television Broadcasts Limited or TVB. Christine is known for her roles in TVB's dramas including "C.I.B...
), Wan’s lover, marries Hang and ironically becomes Wan’s sister-in-law. Wan falls out with Hang, and opts to live abroad and disconnects from his family. After leaving home for years, Wan does not return home until the occasion to celebrate his father’s birthday. Tension between the two brothers comes to a head when Hang is reluctant to pay ransom to save the youngest son of Wan. Wan is determined to disconnect completely from his family ever since.
Since Wan’s return, Sau-Hang suffers from her husband’s neglect and gets framed for causing the fourth concubine Fei Fei’s (Nancy Wu
Nancy Wu
Nancy Wu Ding Yan is a Chinese actress contracted to TVB. In 1999, she participated in TVB's 18th Annual New Talent Singing Awards competition and finished in the top four. In 2001, she entered TVB's 3rd Annual Cover Girl Competition and won the Most Photogenic Award, the Most Fit Award, the Most...
) miscarriage. Hatred leads her to commit act that revenge. She seeks to subvert Sheung’s family by luring Kwan. Intentionally, she unveils Chau Kuk (Shirley Yeung
Shirley Yeung
Shirley Yeung Sze-Ki, born 7 August 1978, is a Hong Kong actress under contract to the TVB television channel....
), the maid in the family, is Hang’s illegitimate daughter. The dark age of a once-prominent family begins.
Cast
| Cast | Role | Description |
| Kong Hon (江漢) | Sheung Joi San 尚在山 |
Sheung Heng, Sheung Wan's father |
| Paul Chun Paul Chun (actor) Paul Chun Pui is a Hong Kong based actor.He is the brother of actor David Chiang and half-brother of actor/ director Derek Yee Tung-Shing. His son Benji Chiang and his daughter Lesley Chiang are duo in the pop group "Benji and Lesley". Paul started his acting career at the age of three... |
Sheung Heng 尚鏗 |
Sheung Wan's older brother Tsoi Siu Dip , Lin Nin Wong , Cheng Sau Hang and Ha Fei Fei's husband Sheung Ho Yi , Sheung Shai Jo and Chau Kok's father |
| Nancy Sit Nancy Sit Nancy Sit Ka Yin is a Hong Kong actress on the TVB network. Her acting career dated back to the 1960s, when she was a popular teen idol alongside Connie Chan Po-chu, and Josephine Siao... |
Tsoi Siu Dip 賽小蝶 |
Sheung Hang's wife Sheung Ho Yi's mother (Semi-villain) |
| Rebecca Chan Rebecca Chan Rebecca Chan Sau Chu is a TVB actress. She joined TVB in 1979, when she competed at the Miss Hong Kong 1979 pageant. She finished as a top 10 semifinalist.-Filmography:-Variety show :*1981: Sports World TVB... |
Lin Nin Wong 連年旺 |
Sheung Hang's wife Sheung Shai Jo's mother (Villain) |
| Christine Ng Christine Ng Christine Ng Wing-Mei is a Hong Kong actress under contract to Hong Kong's Television Broadcasts Limited or TVB. Christine is known for her roles in TVB's dramas including "C.I.B... |
Cheng Sau Hang 程秀杏 |
Sheung Hang's wife Sheung Wan's ex-girlfriend (Main Villain) |
| Nancy Wu Nancy Wu Nancy Wu Ding Yan is a Chinese actress contracted to TVB. In 1999, she participated in TVB's 18th Annual New Talent Singing Awards competition and finished in the top four. In 2001, she entered TVB's 3rd Annual Cover Girl Competition and won the Most Photogenic Award, the Most Fit Award, the Most... |
Ha Fei Fei 夏霏霏 |
Sheung Hang's wife Sham Sung Hei's lover (Villain) |
| Charmaine Li Charmaine Li Charmaine Li Si Yan , one of the many graduates from Belilios Public School and School of Drama, The Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts in Hong Kong, is presently an actress with Television Broadcasts Limited.-Filmography:... |
Sheung Ho Yi 尚可怡 |
Sheung Hang and Tsoi Siu Dip's daughter Sheung Shai Jo's half sister |
| Matt Yeung (揚 明) | Sheung Shai Jo 尚世祖 |
Sheung Hang and Lin Nin Wong's son Sheung Ho Yi's half brother |
| Ng Wai Kwok (伍衛國) | Sheung Wan 尚 鋆 |
Sheung Hang's younger brother Sham Wing Tung's husband Ching Sau Hang's ex-boyfriend |
| Winnie Yeung (楊婉儀) | Sham Wing Tung 沈詠彤 |
Sheung Wan's wife Sham Sung Hei's older sister |
| Jack Wu Jack Wu Jack Wu is a television actor, and host from Hong Kong, working for TVB.-TV series:-External links:*... |
Chau Chi Shing 周至誠 |
Chau Kok's husband |
| Shirley Yeung Shirley Yeung Shirley Yeung Sze-Ki, born 7 August 1978, is a Hong Kong actress under contract to the TVB television channel.... |
Chau Kok 秋菊 |
Cheng Sau Hang's servent Sheung Hang's daughter Sheung Ho Yi and Sheung Shai Jo's half sister Chau Chi Shing's wife |
| Eric Li Eric Li Eric Ka-Cheung Li, GBS OBE JP is adjunct professor at the School of Accountancy of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the School of Business of Hong Kong Baptist University... (李天翔) |
Sham Sung Hei 沈崇熙 |
Sham Wing Tung's younger brother Ha Fei Fei's lover |
Viewership ratings
| Week | Episode | Average Points | Peaking Points | References | |
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April 28 - May 2, 2008 | 1 — 5 | |
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May 5 - May 9, 2008 | 6 — 10 | |
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May 12 - May 16, 2008 | 11 — 15 | |
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May 19 - May 23, 2008 | 16 — 21 | |
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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" (Nancy SitNancy SitNancy Sit Ka Yin is a Hong Kong actress on the TVB network. Her acting career dated back to the 1960s, when she was a popular teen idol alongside Connie Chan Po-chu, and Josephine Siao...
- Choi Siu-Dip) - "Best Actress in a Supporting Role" (Nancy WuNancy WuNancy Wu Ding Yan is a Chinese actress contracted to TVB. In 1999, she participated in TVB's 18th Annual New Talent Singing Awards competition and finished in the top four. In 2001, she entered TVB's 3rd Annual Cover Girl Competition and won the Most Photogenic Award, the Most Fit Award, the Most...
- Ha Fei-Fei) - "My Favourite Female Character" (Christine NgChristine NgChristine Ng Wing-Mei is a Hong Kong actress under contract to Hong Kong's Television Broadcasts Limited or TVB. Christine is known for her roles in TVB's dramas including "C.I.B...
- Ching Sau-Hang)
External links
- TVB.com The Silver Chamber of Sorrows - Official Website