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Cast
Louise Lee Si-Kei
as Pak Siu Yau
Maggie Shiu Mei-Kei
as Hong Nga Yin (Sylvia)
Gigi Lai Chi
as Hong Nga Tung (Constance)
Ada Choi Siu-Fan
as Hong Nga Sze (Jessica)
David Chiang Da-Wei
as Hong Ching Yeung
Moses Chan Ho
as Ho Zit Nam (Terrence)
Bowie Lam Bo-Yee
as Ko Cheung Sing (Calvin)
Elliot Ngok Wah
as Ho Fung (Martin)
Bosco Wong Chung-Chak
as Ho Tai Chun (William)
Wong Hei
as Ho Tai Wor
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2008
Runtime1 Season
LanguageCantonese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes2
DirectorChow Yuk-Ming, Alex Pao, Man-Wa Leung, Yuk Tak Wong
WritersChow Yuk-Ming, Alex Pao, Man-Wa Leung, Yuk Tak Wong
TypeWeb Series
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Gem of Life
About The Gem of Life
The Gem of Life was a TVB grand production drama, that broadcast between October 2008 and February 2009. The series was specifically filmed to celebrate TVB's 41st Anniversary. The series was filmed in many locations apart from Hong Kong, including Tibet, Taiwan and France.
Directed by Chow Yuk-Ming, Alex Pao, Man-Wa Leung, Yuk Tak Wong, The Gem of Life leans on a strong ensemble — Louise Lee Si-Kei, Maggie Shiu Mei-Kei, Gigi Lai Chi — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2008.
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