Growing Through Life (Traditional Chinese: 摘星之旅) is a 2010 TVB series co-production with Shanghai Television.
Synopsis Hoi Sing (Hanson) (Raymond Lam) and his mother Ho Wai Sum (Lui Yau Wai) runs a domestic appliance manufacturing factory (Sing Moon Tin Electrical Appliance) that have been left by his father. Hanson’s uncle Hoi Leung (Albert) (Damian Lau), a money-minded businessman seeks any opportunity to acquire Sing Moon Tin.
Albert's wife Cheng Ming Chu (Liza) (Cecilia Yip) and daughter Hoi Mei Si (Macy) (Toby Leung) intercede the acquisition plans as they value the importance of family since the business belongs to the family and that Hanson would like to maintain Sing Moon Tin. Through persuasion Liza and Macy convinces Albert to put the acquisition on hold.
However, a business opportunity arises, Albert (being the major shareholder) places a spy Fong Lai King (Zhao Ziqi) in the factory to cause mishaps. To persuade Albert in giving up on the business plan, Wai Sum decides to reveal a long-kept secret to him. Hanson invites his friend Chung Lam Tai (Linus) (Bosco Wong) to join the factory so that he no longer has to fight alone for the family business.
Withholding the trust in the friendship it does not cross Hanson's mind that Linus would betray him such that his friend is a wolf in sheep skin. Hanson's fiance Chok Yiu Kwan (Ella) (Vionn Song) cancels the wedding all of a sudden and gets betrayed by Linus. Then, the cold reality eventually forces Hanson into the fiercest commercial wars.
Cast
Hoi family Cast Role Description Jack Wu Hoi Yeung海洋 Hoi Leung's elder brotherHo Wai Sum's husbandHoi Sing's adopted father (is truly uncle to Hoi Sing)Deceased Lui Yau-wai (current)(呂有慧) Ho Wai Sum何蕙心 Hoi Yeung's wifeHoi Sing's motherHoi Leung's sister-in-law and ex-girlfriendHoi Meisi's aunt Vanko Wong (youngster) Damian Lau (current)Hoi Leung (Albert)海亮Chairman of Wing Hoi GroupHoi Yeung's younger brotherHoi Sing's uncle (truly he is the biological father of Hoi Sing)Macy's fatherHo Wan Sum's brother-in-law and ex-boyfriend(Semi-villain) Ngo Ka-nin (youngster) Cecilia Yip Cheng Ming Chu (Liza)鄭明珠 Hoi Leung's wifeMacy's motherHoi Sing's aunt / evil stepmother to Hoi Sing Does not think before actioning, entrusts Linus(Semi-villain) Raymond Lam Hoi Sing (Hanson)海星 Boss of Sing Moon Tin Electrical ApplianceHoi Yeung's adopted son (is truly Hoi Yeung's nephew) Ho Wai Sum's son Hoi Leung's nephew (truly his biological father) Cheng Ming Chu's nephew Macy's cousin (truly Macy's elder half brother)Chung Lam Dai's best friend, then gets betrayedChok Yiu Kwan's ex-boyfriendFong Lai King's boyfriend Toby Leung Hoi Mei Si (Macy)海美思Hoi Leung and Cheng Ming Chu's daughter Hoi Sing's cousin (truly Hoi Sing's younger half sister) Hoi Yeung and Ho Wai Sum's nieceChung Lam Dai's wife, finally divorced
Chung family Cast Role Description Dominic Lam Chung Kin Shing 鍾建成 Chung Lam Dai's fatherFactory supervisor of Sing Moon Tin Electrical Appliance Bosco Wong Chung Lam Dai (Linus) 鍾林大 Chung Kin Shing's son Hoi Liang and Cheng Ming Chu's son-in-lawHoi Meisi's husband, finally divorcedHoi Sing's best friend, later betrays himChok Yiu Kwan's ex-boyfriend, later mistress To gain status, uses manipulative strategies as embarrassed about his own background(Main villain)
Fong Family Cast Role Description Mimi Chu (朱咪咪) Mak Oi Ling麥愛玲 Fong Lai King and Fong Lai Ha's mother Zhao Ziqi (趙子琪) Fong Lai King方麗京 Mak Oi Ling's daughterFong Lai Ha's elder sisterWing Hoi Group's admin clerk, later senior admin assistantActed as a spy in Sing Moon Tin Electrical ApplianceLater Hoi Sing's wifeCantonese dubbed by Mimi Lo Vivien Yeo Fong Lai Ha方麗霞 Mak Oi Ling's daughterFong Lai King's younger sister
Chok Family Cast Role Description KK Cheung (張國強) Chok Yiu Kwong (Raymond) 祝耀光 Chok Yiu Kwan's elder brother Song Wenfei Chok Yiu Kwan (Ella) 祝耀群 Chok Yiu Kwong's younger sisterChung Lam Dai's ex-girlfriend, later loverHoi Sing's ex-girlfriendThreatened Chung Lam Dai to divorce Hoi Mei Si and re-date with her(Semi-villain)
Other Casts Cast Role Description Power Chan Chow Cheuk Wai (Wilson) 周卓威 Hoi Liang's personal assistantColluded with Chung Lam Dai later(villain) Felix Lok Mr. Yip Property developerWing Hoi Group's business partnerDiscorded with Hoi LeungColluded with Chung Lam Dai later(villain) Wilson Tsui (艾威) Mr. Chiu Property developerWing Hoi Group's business partnerDiscorded with Hoi Leung(villain) Brian Burrell Mr. Solo International fund managerColluded with Chung Lam Dai(villain) Matthew Ko Fong Lai Ha's ex-boyfriend Law Lok Lam Wing Hoi Group's shareholderMarketing Director Chun Wong Wing Hoi Group's shareholder Kayi Cheung Fanny Hoi Liang's secretary Catherine Chau Kay Lam Yi Kei Oscar Chan
Viewership ratings Week Episodes Average Points Peaking Points References 1 August 9–13, 2010 1 — 5 25 29 2 August 16–20, 2010 6 — 10 25 — 3 August 24–27, 2010 11 — 14 25 — 4 August 30 - September 3, 2010 15 — 19 26 — 5 September 6–10, 2010 20 — 24 25 — 6 September 13–16, 2010 25 — 28 27 32 September 17, 2010 29 — 30 27 32
Awards and nominations TVB Anniversary Awards (2010) Nominated: Best Drama Nominated: Best Actor (Damian Lau) Nominated: Best Actor (Bosco Wong)
References
External links TVB.com Growing Through Life - Official Website K for TVB Growing Through Life Synopsis -