Life After Death () is a 2020 Hong Kong romantic melodrama television series starring Frankie Lam, Priscilla Wong, Mark Ma and Shiga Lin. Produced by Kwan Shu-ming and Kwan Man-shum, the series premiered on TVB on June 8, 2020.
Synopsis A deadly car accident leaves both Keung Yuk-sing (Frankie Lam) and Laura Fong Lok-man (Priscilla Wong) widowed. Seven years later, another accident has Yuk-sing encounter Laura. Laura rekindles her bond with her estranged sister Sherman Fong Shu-man (Shiga Lin) with the help of Dr. Koo Hei-sun (Mark Ma), who has Asperger syndrome. Laura grieves the passing of her mother-in-law and is trying to taking care of her daughter Chu Hang-yee and stepson Chu Ka-bing, while Yuk-sing struggles to understand the needs of his teenage daughter Keung Chi-yau. As Ka-bing and Chi-yau get closer, their mutual friend Eden Mok Yu-him creates more problems for their relationship, and the truth of the car accident gradually surfaces, forcing everyone to face changes again.
Cast and characters
Frankie Lam as Keung Yuk-sing, a boxing instructor Priscilla Wong as Laura Fong Lok-man, an insurance agent Mark Ma as Koo Hei-sun, a family doctor with Asperger syndrome; a colleague of Sherman. Shiga Lin as Sherman Fong Shu-man, Laura’s younger sister, an obstetrician and gynecologist Yoyo Chen as Sabrina Chin Li-woon, a manager at Laura's insurance company, Laura and Sherman’s close friend Stephen Wong as Kung Ka-ho, a trading company CEO Kyle Li as Eden Mok Yu-him, a student at Yuk-sing's boxing club Chloe So as Yoyo Keung Tsz-yau, Yuk-sing's teenage daughter Zeno Koo as Ben Chu Ka-bing, a high school student and Laura's stepson Rainbow Ching as Au Lai-hing, Hei-sun’s mother Grace Wong Chi-ching as Chu Hang-yee, Laura's daughter Erin Wong as Kung Chin-chin Griselda Yeung (special guest star) as Mavis, deceased wife of Yuk-sing William Chak (special guest star) as Chu Hon-fai, deceased husband of Laura Mary Hon as Mavis' mother James Ng as himself (guest appearance) Andrew Yuen as a dog trainer (guest appearance)
Production and themes
The series was produced by Kwan Shu-ming and Kwan Man-shum and script supervised by Pang Mei-fung, with direction handled by a rotating team.
The theme, revolving around family relationships, highlights conflicts caused by miscommunication. It uses the event of a car accident to symbolize the hardships encountered in life and how one overcomes them.
Reception The television series placed fifth in 2020 Yahoo Hong Kong "Top Ten Most Searched Television Dramas" Popularity list. It was also named by Hong Kong Economic Times as one of the most popular television series of the year.
Week Episodes Airing dates Average ratings Peak ratings 11－5June 8－12, 202025.9 points27.8 points26－10June 15–19, 202027.5 points29.6 points311－15June 22–26, 202026.8 points28.3 points416－20June 29 – July 3, 202028.0 points28.6 points521－25July 6–10, 202028.9 points31.9 pointsAverage Total: 27.4 points31.9 points
Music The soundtrack for Life After Death consists of 4 individually released singles as follows:
Awards and nominations
Award Category Recipient(s) Result Ref. TVB Anniversary Awards Drama of the Year Life After Death Best Actor Mark Ma Best Actress Priscilla Wong Shiga Lin Best Supporting Actor Stephen Wong Best Supporting Actress Yoyo Chen Most Popular TV Male Character Mark Ma Most Popular TV Female Character Priscilla Wong Shiga Lin Yoyo Chen Most Popular On-screen Partnership Priscilla Wong, Shiga Lin and Yoyo Chen Most Popular Themesong "Little Lies" "I Don't Wanna Lose" "I Don't Miss You At All" "Flying Dreams" TVB Star Awards Malaysia Favorite Drama of the Year Life After Death Favorite Actor Mark Ma Favorite Actress Priscilla Wong Shiga Lin
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