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Directed by Wong JingDavid LauSteve Cheng Starring Liza WangAngie ChiuHawick LauTiffany TangMonica MokWayne LaiSelena LiKenny WongEdwin SiuKimmy Tong Opening theme China: There Is No Such Thing As Perfect Love 原来爱情没有刚刚好 by Li DaimoHong Kong: Unbeatable 轟天動地 by Edwin Siu Cast Similar Noblesse Oblige, The Wicked League, Raising the Bar, Doom+5, Sexpedia | ||
Master of Destiny (Chinese: 風雲天地; Jyutping: Fung1 Wan4 Tin1 Dei6; literally "Across Heaven and Earth") is an 2015 Hong Kong joint China epic television drama created by Hong Kong director Wong Jing and produced by his production company Jing's Entertainment Limited, Master of Destiny chronicles the rise and the eventual hardships of the affluent Cho family from Hong Kong, which eventually, they fight the corruption that reeks inside their family, and stars Liza Wang, Angie Chiu, Hawick Lau, Kenny Wong, Edwin Siu, Kimmy Tong, and Monica Mok as the main cast. Filming commenced on 1 August 2013 in Tianjin, China. The mainland China version will have 40 episodes and began airing on Anhui Television on 28 May 2015 with Mandarin voice dubbing. Hong Kong broadcast will begin on airing on Jade and HD Jade channels 22 June 2015 every Monday through Friday during its 8:30-9:30 pm timeslot with 32 episodes total. It will be distributed by TVBC and TVB International.
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The serial is produced under several titles. In Hong Kong, it is known by the title "Chung Wang Tin Dei" (traditional Chinese: 縱橫天地; literally "across the world unhindered"). In mainland China, it is known as "Fengyun Tiandi" (simplified Chinese: 风云天地; literally "Across Heaven and Earth"). Release of TVB's promotional poster for the drama confirmed that it will follow the Chinese title used in the mainland version, which is 風雲天地.
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Synopsis
Kwan Yeuk-nam (Liza Wang) is a legendary woman. After her husband committed suicide due to a business failure, she single-handedly raised her three sons to adulthood, also establishing her own business empire, Sun Hon Lik, in the process. Now ready to retire, she is prepared to pass down her empire to her three sons.
Eldest son Cho Chi-wang (Kenny Wong) is quietly pursuing Nam's adoptive daughter, Hau Yee (Tong Fei), but Yee is truly in love with Wang's younger brother, Cho Chi-yuen (Hawick Lau). When Yuen's girlfriend passes away, Yuen devotes his life and energy to his career, and Wang's position as heir to the empire is threatened. Song Chi-wah (Monica Mok), a new employee at Sun Hon Lik, seduces Wang and nearly tears his family apart. With her family and business at the brink of breaking down, Nam has no choice but to step up and formally pass down the business to Yuen.
Wah tells Wang that he is not the birth son of Nam. Disheartened at his family, the two team up to incarcerate Yuen. Just when Wang and Wah are about to overthrown Nam's reign, Yee returns just in time to save Yuen.
Cho family
Extended cast
Cho Chi-yuen's friend
Cho Chi Yuen's friend
Production
Principal photography began on 1 August 2013 in Tianjin, China and secondary filming started in Hong Kong. Principal production relocated to Beijing, China in early September, and finally to Hong Kong in mid-September. A press conference was held in Tianjin on 20 August.
Casting
In August 2012, Wong announced that he was writing a 40-episode drama serial for TVB, and expressed his interest in casting Deanie Ip, Kenneth Ma, Hawick Lau, and his own managed artist, Kimmy Tong, in the lead roles. In March 2013, reports confirmed that Ma was cast, replacing a role that was originally intended for Bosco Wong.
In July 2013, it was reported that Liza Wang was cast as 'Kwan Yeuk-nam', the leading role in this TV drama. Edwin Siu was then cast to replace Ma, who left the cast due to scheduling conflicts. Natalie Meng was also cast. Wayne Lai, Selena Li, and Kate Tsui were confirmed to guest star in a few episodes.
In August 2013, it was announced that Angie Chiu had quietly joined the cast. Chiu and Wang's last television drama together was 1978's The Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre.