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La Femme Desperado
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La Femme Desperado

2006-04-17 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 7.0

Drama

Inspired by the American series, "Desperate Housewives", the show features three pairs of couples and the roles women play in these relationships: A couple with a seven-year age gap; an ambitious couple who begins to realize the consequences of climbing the corporate ladder; and a traditional couple conflicted between the traditional and modern stereotypes of women in society.

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Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Ended

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Melissa Ng Mei-HengMelissa Ng Mei-HengKo Chi-Ling
Kate Tsui Tsz-shanKate Tsui Tsz-shanHoi Suen
Sheren Tang Shui-manSheren Tang Shui-manHoi Kiu (Hilda)
Raymond Lam FungRaymond Lam FungChai Foon
Kenneth Ma Kwok-MingKenneth Ma Kwok-MingKo Chi-Lik
Michael Tse Tin-wahMichael Tse Tin-wahMan King-Leung (Man)
Savio TsangSavio Tsang
Cindy AuCindy Au
Jacqueline Law Wai-GuenJacqueline Law Wai-Guen
Bryan Leung Kar-yanBryan Leung Kar-yan
Rainbow ChingRainbow Ching
Dickson Lee Kar-singDickson Lee Kar-sing
Natalie Wong Kei-YingNatalie Wong Kei-Ying
Amy Ng Hang-MeiAmy Ng Hang-Mei
Lai SuenLai Suen
Mary Hon Ma-leeMary Hon Ma-lee
June Chan KeiJune Chan Kei
Eddie Li KongEddie Li Kong
Henry Lo Chun-ShunHenry Lo Chun-Shun
Cecilia So Yan-CheeCecilia So Yan-Chee

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