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Country of origin
  
Hong Kong

Running time
  
45 minutes (approx.)

First episode date
  
12 March 2007

Network
  
TVB

Opening theme
  
Myolie Wu

7.1/10
IMDb

Original language(s)
  
Cantonese

Original network
  
TVB

Final episode date
  
14 April 2007

Genre
  
Historical period drama

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Starring
  
Sunny ChanRon NgMyolie WuLeila Tong

No. of episodes
  
27 (Hong Kong)30 (Overseas)

Cast
  
Ron Ng, Sunny Chan, Leila Tong

Similar
  
When Rules Turn Loose, The Brink of Law, On the First Beat, Ten Brothers, Lost in the Chamber of Love

War and Destiny (Traditional Chinese: 亂世佳人) is a TVB period drama series released overseas in July 2006 and broadcast on TVB Jade Channel in March 2007.

Contents

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Production note

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The background of the plot is set in the Nanjing during World War II, and the characters live through the infamous Rape of Nanjing. The Chinese title for this series shares the same Chinese name with the 1939 film Gone with the Wind. To fit the general ratings on TVB, the series toned down much of the violence and bloodshed.

Synopsis

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The Ku family are living in the Republic of China era (1930s) as a prestigious household in a wealthy part of Nanjing. Soon, words spread that the city is being taken over by Imperial Japanese forces. The Ku family, which had all daughters and a father and mother of weakening health, are soon forced to pack their belongings to leave the war torn area. One of their servants recommends they move to the rural areas. To their dismay, life is incredibly difficult and they live in poverty. The family is in pieces as each daughter struggles with numerous difficulties in the countryside. However, all members of the family eventually grow closer together as they work in the rural area.

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Eventually, Nanjing falls to Japan. One of the daughters, Ping-On, was shocked to find out that Hao-Yee, a childhood friend, is actually the son of Japanese military officer Chung Tin-Ngai (Shek Sau). She also discovers that Hao-Yee, whom she considers to be her fiancé, is actually in love with Cheng Yuet-Fung (Leila Tong), the 4th wife of her father. Meanwhile, he is also treated as a spy and traitor by all the Chinese villagers he grew up with. In the end Ping-On unexpectedly falls in love with Poon Sai-Cheung (Sunny Chan) whom she had first hated with a passion and believed to be a traitor…

Comparison with reality

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  • The Japanese troops did not commit much atrocities in the series. The killing was portrayed in a manner that was often quick and very clean. Especially during the grave scene where the hundreds of innocent citizens were buried, the bodies were all intact.
  • In the story Ku Man-Chai had 4 wives, each trying to give birth to a male son. Up until the 1930s Republic of China era, this was common practice in the culture. And was a major problem in China up until it was fixed by the more extreme One Child Policy.
  • The earlier Ku family owned a private truck, while Poon Sai-Cheung owned a Rolls Royce. Both attempted to escape war-torn Nanking by car, while the other 99% of the population escaped on foot. This demonstrates the huge wealth gap between the rich and poor.

    • Awards and nominations

    40th TVB Anniversary Awards (2007)

    War and Destiny Posters

  • "Best Drama"
  • "Best Actress in a Leading Role" (Myolie Wu - Ku Ping-On)
  • "Best Actor in a Supporting Role" (Lau Dan - Ku Man-Chai)
  • "Best Actor in a Supporting Role" (Bill Chan - Chung Tin-Ngai)
  • "Most Improved Actress" (Leila Tong - Cheng Yuet-Fung)
  • "My Favourite Female Character Role" (Myolie Wu - Ku Ping-On)

    • War and Destiny Posters

    References

    War and Destiny Wikipedia
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