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All That is Bitter is Sweet
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All That is Bitter is Sweet

2014-09-08 · 45 min / episode · Not rated

Drama

The Dou family of Foshan is an affluent family that owns and runs Sheung Chun Tong, the largest traditional Chinese apothecary in town. When an epidemic occurs in Foshan and the shop's medicine is found to be the cause, the shop owner is accused of murder and is imprisoned. In order to help release her father, the family's only daughter, Dou Gaai-kei, sets out to investigate.

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Production companies
TVB
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Linda Chung Ka-YanLinda Chung Ka-YanDou Gaai-Kei
Ruco Chan Chin-pangRuco Chan Chin-pangTing Yat-Yuen
Raymond Wong Ho-yinRaymond Wong Ho-yinChong Kei-Cho / Chong Kei-Chung
Natalie Tong Sze-WingNatalie Tong Sze-WingHui Kwan-Yeuk
Shirley Yeung Sze-KeiShirley Yeung Sze-KeiFung Yuk-Kam
Ngo Ka-NinNgo Ka-NinDou Yung
Jazz Lam Tsz-sinJazz Lam Tsz-sinHung Bing
Owen CheungOwen CheungGai Gei-Jai
Elliot Ngok WahElliot Ngok WahHui Sung-Ming
Sammy Sum Chun-HinSammy Sum Chun-HinNgai Chun

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