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The Drive of Life
歲月風雲
The Drive of Life Official PosterGenre Modern Drama
(Grand Production)Written by Au Koon-ying Starring Damian Lau
Michael Miu
Joe Ma
Charmaine Sheh
Jessica Hsuan
Raymond Lam
Sheren Tang
Feng Shaofeng
Myolie Wu
Ron Ng
Toby LeungOpening theme Sui Yuet Fung Wan (歲月風雲) performed by Hacken Lee and Chou Chuan-huing Ending theme Troika (Russian Folk Song) Country of origin 
Hong Kong
ChinaLanguage(s) Cantonese
MandarinNo. of episodes 60 (TVB)
58 (CCTV)Production Producer(s) Tommy Leung
Poon Ka TakRunning time 45 minutes per episode Broadcast Original channel TVB
CCTVOriginal run 16 July 2007 – 5 October 2007 External links Website The Drive of Life (traditional Chinese: 歲月風雲; simplified Chinese: 岁月风云; pinyin: Suìyuè Fēngyún) is a 2007 grand production drama by TVB and CCTV as a joint production. It was specially filmed to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong back to China from Britain during the period of 1997-2007.
The theme of the series revolves around the automobile industry in China. Told in flashback from 1994, the ups and downs and transformations that Hong Kong has been experiencing before and after the transfer of the sovereignty of Hong Kong is used as a narrative device. The series was filmed in Hong Kong, Beijing, Ningbo and Vancouver from early October 2006 until May 2007. The automobiles featured in the series are from Geely Automobile,[1] as a fictional brand name "Hua-Zhe".[1]
Astro On Demand, Astro's video on demand service, starts with the series premiere[2].
Contents
Synopsis
Wah Man-hon, Wah Man-hung and Wah Man-shek were all born in Beijing. As a result of the massive political upheaval and the profound misunderstanding among them, the three brothers have fallen out and now live separately in Hong Kong, Beijing and Vancouver respectively.
Man-hon's business goes down the pan in the aftermath of the Asian Financial Crisis. The only saving grace is that members of the Wah family from around the world, including Man-hon's son Wah Chun-bong and Hung's son Wah Chun-man, can finally put their prejudice aside and become reconciled with one another. To realize the century-old dream of the family, they decide to work together to develop the local automobile industry.
After ten years of struggle, the Wahs have established its own brand of automobile – a brand the whole Chinese nation is proud of. They make a significant and ongoing contribution to China's automobile industry for they believe that only cars of our own will take us to a better future.
Cast
Main cast
Wah family
Cast Role Damian Lau Wah Man-hon
華文翰Gigi Wong Hui Chaam-yan
許湛恩Jessica Hsuan Wah Ching-yu
華清瑜Raymond Lam Wah Chun-bong
華振邦Liao Jingsheng Wah Man-hung
華文鴻Feng Shaofeng Wah Chun-man
華振民Michael Miu Wah Man-sek
華文碩Sheren Tang Wang Siu-fun
汪紹芬Toby Leung Wah Ching-lam
華清琳Lau Kong Wang Ching-kwok
汪政國Power Chan Wang Siu-leung
汪紹良Wang Ching-kwok Hui Chaam-yan Wah Man-hon Wah Man-hung Wah Man-shek Wang Siu-fun Wang Siu-leung Wah Ching-yue Wah Chun-bong Wah Chun-man Wah Ching-lam Ng family
Cast Role Benz Hui Ngai Ling-tai
危令泰Mary Hon Lo Ho-yuet
盧皓月Joe Ma Ngai Wing-biu
危永標Ron Ng Ngai Gai-keung
危介強Lawrence Ng Wai-kwok Ngai Tin-hang
危天行Ngai Tin-hang Ngai Ling-tai Lo Ho-yuet Ngai Gai-keung Ngai Wing-biu Wing family
Cast Role Wong Chik-sam Wing Sau-fung's father Maggie Chan Wai Cheung-ping
衞長萍Charmaine Sheh Wing Sau-fung
榮秀風Wing Sau-fung's father Wai Cheung-ping Wing Sau-fung Fong family
Cast Role Lai Suen Ching Tai-tie
錢帶娣Lee Kwok-lun Fong Yiu-chong
方耀忠Myolie Wu Fong Bing-yi
方秉怡Jeffrey Wong Ching Tai-tie Fong Yiu-chong Fong Bing-yi Other cast
Wah Git Automobile Corporation
- Jason Chan as Chai Hoi
- Bruce Li as Po Gam
- Henry Lo as Jung Dung
- Felix Lok as Cahn Jen Cheung
- Ellesmere Choi as Ng Zhi-ming
- Reyan Yan as So San
- Ng Wai-shan as Ka Ling
- Anita Kwan as Siu Man
- Koo Ming-wa as Lo Hon
- Anita Kwan as Siu Man
- Adam Ip as employee
- Martin Tong as employee
- Jason Lam as employee
- Steven Ho as employee
- Candy Cheung as employee
- Pauline Chow as employee
- Jim Tang as employee
- Wong Wai-tak as Matthew
- Gregory Charles Rivers as R&D group leader
- Tsang Wai-wan as researcher
- Wong Ka-yi as secretary
- Wilson Tsui
Kwok Wai Steel Corporation
- Kwong Chor-fai
- Kong Hon
- Joe Junior
- Simon Lo
- Kwok Tak-shun
- Lee Hoi-sang
- Leo Tsang
- Chu Wai-tak
- Tsui Wing
- Siu Chuen-yung as Ho Kin
Sirius International Investment Corporation
- Rocky Cheng as Rocky
- Rachel Kan as Ngai Tin-hang's secretary
Bedding & Pillow Company
- So Yun-chi as Mrs Cheung
- Law Ho-kai as Mr Go
Canada & associates
- Ko Jun-man as Mr Kwan
- Lee Gong-lung as Mr Chan
- Billy Lam as detective
- Lee Cheung-dou as Yuen Yiu-wai
- Chan On-ying as Mrs Yuen
- Joseph Yeung as psychologist
Others
- Michael Wong as Wai Lun
- Zhao Ke as Lee Seen-sin
- Angela Tong as Chi Chi
- Leanne Li as Bo Wai
- Deno Cheung as Lam Leung
- Matthew Ko
- Vivien Yeo as Carman
- Annie Chung as car fan
- Yeung Ying-wai as Peter
- Henry Lee as bank executive
- Cheng Ka-sang as Tai Tung Tat garage worker
- Patrick Dunn as Lee Kai-fat
- Ha Ping as Wah family's great aunty (ep22)
- Yu Tze-ming as Wong Cheung
- Lau Tin-lung as reporter
- Meini Cheung as Kong Man
- Leung Kin Ping as Mr Ma (ep32)
- Chin Kar-lok as Chan Ka-lok (ep33-35)
- Jo Jo as Cho Hung (ep35)
- Tammy Ho
- Siu Cheuk-hiu as Mr Cheung
- Lee Tsi-kei as Muk Chuen
- Ng Man-sang as interpreter
- Winnie Shum
- Jacky Yeung
- Chan Yu-hei
- Ho Jun-hin as stock broker
- Kwok Fung as Sung Hok-li
- Lee Fung
- Law Kwan-chor
- Candy Cheung
- Peter Pang as jockey club staff
- Lee Kai-kit as doctor
- Wong Kei-sen as a signature specialist
- Helena Wong
Theme song
- The Sky is Blue (天這樣藍)
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- Lyrics: Sandy Chang
- Composition and Arrangement: Joseph Koo
- Performance: Hacken Lee and Steve Chou
Viewership ratings
Week Episode Average Points Peaking Points References 1 July 16 - July 20, 2007 1 — 5 31 33 [3] 2 July 23 - July 27, 2007 6 — 10 29 32 [4] 3 July 30 - August 3, 2007 11 — 15 30 33 [5] 4 August 6 - August 10, 2007 16 — 20 30 33 [6] 5 August 13 - August 17, 2007 21 — 25 30 33 [7] 6 August 20 - August 24, 2007 26 — 30 31 34 [8] 7 August 27 - August 31, 2007 31 — 35 31 33 [9] 8 September 3 - September 7, 2007 36 — 40 33 36 [10] 9 September 10 - September 14, 2007 41 — 45 29 30 [11] 10 September 17 - September 21, 2007 46 — 50 29 30 [12] 11 September 24 - September 28, 2007 51 — 55 33 36 [13] 12 October 1 - October 5, 2007 56 — 60 33 39 [14] Award nominations
40th TVB Anniversary Awards (2007)
- "Best Drama"
- "Best Actor in a Leading Role" (Damian Lau)
- "Best Actor in a Leading Role" (Michael Miu)
- "Best Actor in a Leading Role" (Raymond Lam)
- "Best Actor in a Supporting Role" (Ng Wai-kwok)
- "Best Actress in a Supporting Role" (Gigi Wong)
- "Best Actress in a Supporting Role" (Toby Leung)
- "My Favourite Male Character Role" (Damian Lau)
- "My Favourite Male Character Role" (Michael Miu)
- "My Favourite Male Character Role" (Ng Wai-kwok)
- "My Favourite Male Character Role" (Joe Ma)
References
- ^ a b BlogGang.com
- ^ http://www.astroplc.com/05/media/press_releases/view_pressrelease.asp?id=123
- ^ Week 1 Ratings
- ^ Week 2 Ratings
- ^ Week 3 Ratings
- ^ Week 4 Ratings
- ^ Week 5 Ratings
- ^ Week 6 Ratings
- ^ Week 7 Ratings
- ^ Week 8 Ratings
- ^ Week 9 Ratings
- ^ Week 10 Ratings
- ^ Week 11 Ratings
- ^ Week 12 Ratings
External links
- TVB.com The Drive of Life - Official Website (Chinese)
- CCTV Official Site The Drive of Life (Chinese)
- K for TVB.net The Drive of Life - Episodic Synopsis and Screen Captures (English)
TVB series in 2007 First Line Series Second Line Series The Conquest • Ten Brothers • War and Destiny • A Change of Destiny • The Family Link • The Green Grass of Home • Devil's Disciples • Fathers and Sons • Steps • Men Don't Cry • Word Twisters' Adventures • The Building Blocks of LifeThird Line Series Dicey Business • The Brink of Law • Best Bet • Life Art • Heart of Greed • On the First Beat • The Drive of Life • The Ultimate Crime Fighter • Marriage of Inconvenience • Survivor's Law IIWarehoused Series Categories:- TVB television programmes
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