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The Drive of Life
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The Drive of Life

2007-07-16 · 45 min / episode · ★ 4.0

Drama

The Drive of Life is a 2007 grand production drama by TVB and CCTV as a joint production. It was specially filmed to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong back to China from Britain during the period of 1997-2007. The theme of the series revolves around the automobile industry in China. Told in flashback from 1994, the ups and downs and transformations that Hong Kong has been experiencing before and after the transfer of the sovereignty of Hong Kong is used as a narrative device. The series was filmed in Hong Kong, Beijing, Ningbo and Vancouver from early October 2006 until May 2007. The automobiles featured in the series are from Geely Automobile, as a fictional brand name "Hua-Zhe". This film ties with TVB drama "War and Beauty" for the record of having the most "Best Actress" winners, where Jessica Hsuan, Charmaine Sheh, Sheren Tang and Myolie Wu won their respective "Best Actress" awards in 1999, 2006, 2009/2010, and 2011.

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Creators
Tommy Leung Ga-Shu
Production companies
TVB
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Damian Lau Chung-YanDamian Lau Chung-YanWah Man-hon
Jessica Hsuan HuenJessica Hsuan HuenWah Ching-yu
Raymond LamRaymond LamWah Chen-bong
William FengWilliam FengWah Chun-man
Michael Miu Kiu-waiMichael Miu Kiu-waiWah Man-sek
Sheren Tang Shui-manSheren Tang Shui-manWang Siu-fun
Toby Leung Ching-KeiToby Leung Ching-KeiWah Ching-lam
Ron Ng Cheuk-haiRon Ng Cheuk-haiNgai Kai-keung
Joe Ma Tak-chungJoe Ma Tak-chungNgai Wing-biu
Charmaine Sheh Sze-manCharmaine Sheh Sze-manWing Sau-fung
Myolie Wu Hang-yeeMyolie Wu Hang-yeeFong Bing-yi
Felton Law Gwan-johFelton Law Gwan-joh独立董事

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