Date: March 19, 2024
Temporary Chinese title: 《麻雀樂團》
Pinyin title: Ma Jeuk Ngok Tuen
Temporary English title: "Mahjong Orchestra"
Producer: Marco Law
Attending Cast: Shaun Tam, Ali Lee, John Chiang, Rosita Kwok, Wai Ka Hung, Telford Wong, Brian Tse, Stephen Ho, Karen Wu, Janees Wong, Winter Leung, Howard Chan, Kwok Chi Kin, Alan Wu, Sin Ho Ying, Poon Fong Fong, Vincent Cheung, Ka Chun, Kelvin Liu, and Axity Chong.
Time: 13:00
Place: Tseung Kwan O INNOPARK 77 Chun Choi Street TVB City Studio One
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- The series is a lighthearted comedy that talks about Hong Kong people and the Hong Kong sentiment. Apart from being full of humane qualities, the story also has the mahjong parlour and the symphony orchestra as its themes. The plot has a bit of cartoonish humour.
- The series takes place in Wan Chai, where the new and the old meet.
- Shaun Tam's character represents the old-school Hong Kong people in this Hong Kong story. Initially, the government issued 144 mahjong parlour licenses. The purpose was to have a place for citizens to spend their leisure time and not a place for gambling. Shaun's character still retains this idea, which is slightly contrary to modern people's way of doing business. Fortunately, Ali Lee is a person who knows how to appreciate him. Although the two bicker from time to time, she knows the most valuable thing about this man. The relationship between the two is that of a boss and an employee, and there is also a bit of ambiguity.
- In addition to having classical music as a backdrop, showing its elegance, the series also uses music to repair the family. The amateur symphony orchestra 「港灣樂團」 is one of the themes of the series, bringing out the musicians' enthusiasm toward pursuing their dreams. The story talks about them going from initially being yelled at to becoming an acceptable orchestra.
- The series has invited the Hong Kong Amateur Orchestra to assist in the filming. In addition to providing information, they will even provide guidance for shooting music scenes, and some members will even appear in the performances.
- Shaun will play Szeto Kau (司徒久), the boss of an old-style mahjong parlour. He comes into contact with classical music and finds his family that he has been separated from for a long time. John is both his mentor and friend. Ali will help him pursue his dream. He and Ali will duet in the series. He is learning to play the piano for the series.
- Ali will play Cheung Tit (張鐵), a woman in charge of the finances of a mahjong parlour. She is Shaun's capable assistant. She is the woman beside and behind Shaun who supports him to pursue his dream. She is a gentle and tough person. She has a bold personality and is very astute and good with numbers. She works for Shaun as the housekeeper who takes care of everything for her boss; she has been by his side since they were young, so when she graduates, she basically helps him manage his business, helping him manage the finances and helping him invest and make money. Shaun is her benefactor; to pay a debt of gratitude, she helps him make money and manage his career and helps him take care of and keep and eye on his younger brother and younger sister. Shaun is extremely generous and is willing to spend money on the people around him, so she has to manage his finances. Her role is like that of a parent. She and Telford Wong are like sibings. She and her boss and single father Shaun are a bickering pair, even developing a romantic storyline. She and Shaun have a really close relationship. There are a few scenes with a few hundred characters of dialogue that she has to say in succession. She has two flashback scenes that talk about her and Shaun when they were younger; she has to play herself as a 17-year-old and a 21-year-old.
- John will play Au Yeung Chung, the big boss of a mahjong parlour and the domineering chairman of the mahjong guild. He is rather old-fashioned as a person, but his thinking is new, so it is the newest mahjong parlour. There are a lot of mahjong things that he wants to complete. Shaun is the son of a friend and also a rival; he and Shaun have a business rivalry.
- Rosita Kwok will play Sam Ka Ming (沈家明), a cellist in an orchestra. She is a member of 「港灣樂團」. She has a cheerful personality. She is Shaun's daughter whom he had lost contact with. She returns to Hong Kong from overseas and joins an amateur orchestra to develop her music career. During this period, she and her father, Shaun, meet by chance in Hong Kong, and this story unfolds. She, Shaun, and Ali have the feel of a family. She mainly gets pursued by Telford. She and Telford are a pure pair and are rather reserved; they are not a couple but are quite familiar with one another. When Telford is investigating cases, she will take part and help out. She really admires Brian Tse.
- Wai Ka Hung will play a bar owner. He, Shaun, and Stephen are good brothers who grew up together.
- Telford will play Ching Long (程郎), a young detective who is simple, straightforward, honest, upright, and sincere. As a cop, he just wants to help people. He is not really good at mahjong, but he sometimes goes to help his younger sister, Karen Wu, make hamburgers. He has an extremely good big brother, Shaun, and they are an extremely warm family. He has a romantic storyline with Rosita; he likes her at first sight. He and Rosita are more than friends; he is always by her side and is supportive of her. There is a big case in which his family is involved, and he also has to handle it.
- Brian will play Kam Hau Sing, an imternationally renowned conductor who conducts a group of amateur conductors. He is a member of 「港灣樂團」. He also has to play the piano. He will have a romantic storyline with Rosita.
- Karen will play Ching Ching, the boss lady of a fast-food restaurant. She is Shaun's younger sister. She has a bit of social anxiety and is a bit shy. She and Rosita are good friends and roommates.
- Janees Wong will play Wing Yi, a violinist. She is a member of 「港灣樂團」. She and Rosita are friends. There is a group of five best friends that plays instruments together.
- Winter Leung will play a member of 「港灣樂團」.
- Howard Chan will play a member of 「港灣樂團」.
- Kwok Chi Kin will play a member of 「港灣樂團」.
- Alan Wu will play a member of 「港灣樂團」.
- Kelvin Liu will play the younger version of Shaun's character.
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Related post: Brian Tse Being a Conductor with a Long-Haired Look, Rosita Kwok Practices for a Year to Play the Cello for the First Time
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Personal Note: Ha ha.... Ali has to play her own younger version, while Shaun actually gets a younger actor to play his younger version. :P
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