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Life on the Line
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Life on the Line

2018-10-08 · 45 min / episode · ★ 9.0

Drama

Following the death of his wife in a hit-and-run accident, principal ambulanceman Mak Chay-tin lives with his only daughter Lok-yee, sister Oi-fa, and sister-in-law Cheung Ho-kei. The young and naive subordinate Cheuk Ka-kit is impulsive and clashes with Chay-tin's life, while Tam Ka-jun, the training director, pursues perfection and picks on Ka-kit, creating pressure on the team. Chay-tin, being the middleman, works hard and strives to maintain the unity and cooperative spirit between the team members. He also hopes to cultivate outstanding ambulance elites, rescuing more precious lives in challenging situations.

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Creators
Dave Fong
Production companies
TVB
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Joe Ma Tak-chungJoe Ma Tak-chungMak Chay-tin
Joey LawJoey LawTam Ka-chun
Moon LauMoon LauCheung Ho-kei
Matthew HoMatthew HoCheuk Ka-kit
Kelly CheungKelly CheungMan Fai
Bianca ChanBianca ChanMak Lok-yee
Ali LeeAli LeeCheung Wai-sum
Pinky Cheung Man-chiPinky Cheung Man-chiMak Oi-fa
Jeannie ChanJeannie Chan
Willie Wai Ga-hungWillie Wai Ga-hung
Helena Law LanHelena Law Lan
Lee Shing-cheongLee Shing-cheong
Bob Cheung Yin-pokBob Cheung Yin-pok
Arnold KwokArnold Kwok
Timothy Cheng Chi-singTimothy Cheng Chi-sing
Jimmy Au Shui-waiJimmy Au Shui-wai

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