Hand In Hand (Singaporean TV series)
| Hand In Hand 手牵手 | |
|---|---|
| Genre |
Family Comedy Action |
| Written by |
Phang Kai Yee 彭凯毅 许丽雯 |
| Directed by | Png Keh Hock 方家福 |
| Starring |
Bryan Wong Jesseca Liu Seraph Sun Aloysius Pang |
| Opening theme | 手牵手 by Bryan Wong, Jesseca Liu, Seraph Sun and Aloysius Pang |
| Ending theme | 只想和你在一起 by Le Sheng 乐声 |
| Country of origin | Singapore |
| Original language(s) | Chinese |
| No. of episodes | 20 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Leong Lye Lin 梁来玲 |
| Location(s) |
 Singapore Pulau Ubin, Singapore  Pengerang, Malaysia  Batam, Indonesia |
| Running time | approx. 45 minutes (exc. advertisements) |
| Release | |
| Original network | MediaCorp Channel 8 |
| Original release | 25 September – 22 October 2015 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Sealed With A Kiss |
| Followed by | Crescendo |
| Related shows | Your Hand In Mine (2009–2010) |
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| Traditional Chinese | 手牽手 | ||||||
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| Simplified Chinese | 手牵手 | ||||||
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Hand In Hand (Chinese: 手牵手) is a Singaporean drama produced and telecast on MediaCorp Channel 8. The drama began production in April 2015 and will begin its run from 25 September 2015. The series stars Bryan Wong, Jesseca Liu, Seraph Sun and Aloysius Pang as the main characters of the series. The series is partly sponsored by the Media Development Authority of Singapore.
Plot
Hong Meiqiang (Bryan Wong) is released from prison and is determined to find the culprit who has framed him. However, this leads to the greatest regrets of his life. Meiqiang’s mother, Wang Shuhua (Lin Meijiao), is on her death bed. She gathers her three other children and wants them to look for their father who has been missing for years. Meiqiang is very determined to fulfil his mother’s wish. Hong Meifang (Jesseca Liu) is angry with Meiqiang for disappointing their mother time and again. Despite this, Meifang hopes to see her mother leave in peace and agrees to join Meiqiang. Hong Meizhi (Aloysius Pang) is initially unmotivated to look for their father, but he later changes his mind as he is touched by Meiqiang’s perseverance. Hong Meiting (Seraph Sun) faces financial crisis and hopes to get her share of inheritance as soon as possible. In order to get the money, she agrees to join in the quest to search for their father. In the process of looking for their father, the siblings faced many setbacks. However, for the sake of their mother, they soldier on. This drama Hand in Hand will bring you on a journey of love and kinship.
Opening sequence (ep 1-19)
Meiqiang, Meifang, Meiting and Meizhi are driving in their car when it ran out of fuel, so they part ways.
As Meiqiang is walking, he tries to remove Haonan the rock (Zheng Geping) who falls from the sky, preventing him from continuing his journey. Meifang is pursued by Renyi the big bad wolf (Ben Yeo) and falls down, but could not get up. Meiting finds treasure along her way, but is shocked to find a snake inside the treasure box. Meizhi is engrossed using his phone and unknowningly falls into a trap that was being set.
After the siblings sing the pre-chorus, they gather up courage and fight back from their obstacles. Meiqiang manages to crush Haonan into pieces and frees Xinying (Sora Ma); Meifang gets rid of Renyi by pulling the red nose; Meiting defeats the snake using her handbag; and Meizhi frees himself by using the phone to unlock the chain. They return to the car using the "hearts" needed for each of their accomplishments, and are delighted when the tank is refilled. The siblings continue driving and singing along the way.
Cast
Main Cast
| Cast | Character | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Wong 王禄江 | Hong Meiqiang 洪美强 | Ruffian Hong Jincai and Wang Shuhua's elder son Hong Meifang, Hong Meiting and Hong Meizhi's eldest brother He Xinying's saviour in secondary school Involved in a murder he did not commit and was jailed 7 years ago; released in #01 Led the siblings on a journey to find their missing father to Pulau Ubin (#04 - #05), Pengerang (#09 - #11) and Batam (#19 - #20) Ran in underpants with Xinying along Shenton Way in #18 Xinying will decide her ultimate choice (between him and Haonan) in #20 He Xinying's boyfriend in the end Younger version portrayed by Gary Tan | 1 - 20 |
| Jesseca Liu 刘子绚 | Hong Meifang 洪美芳 | Fang-fang (芳芳) Hong Jincai and Wang Shuhua's elder daughter Hong Meiqiang's younger sister Hong Meiting and Hong Meizhi's elder sister Hong Yi'en's foster mother Lost her right leg during her childhood while crossing the road, rushing to see Zoe Tay filming Likes Zhong Renyi but was disappointed after realizing she was manipulated by him, however, she did not give up on him and was almost arrested for helping him escape in #20 Zhong Renyi's love interest | 1 - 20 |
| Seraph Sun 孙欣佩 | Hong Meiting 洪美婷 | Supporting Antagonist Businesswoman Hong Jincai and Wang Shuhua's younger daughter Hong Meiqiang and Hong Meifang's younger sister Hong Meizhi's second sister Hong Yi'en's biological mother Discovered to be pregnant during Meiqiang's jail term, after sleeping with another man who left Singapore Attempted to steal Yi'en from Meifang and even accusing Meifang of child abuse to get Yi'en back Realized her mistake at #18 Younger version portrayed by Sun Yi En | 1 - 20 |
| Aloysius Pang 冯伟衷 | Hong Meizhi 洪美志 | Blockhead (小呆) Hong Jincai and Wang Shuhua's younger son Hong Meiqiang, Hong Meifang and Hong Meiting's youngest brother Aloysius Pang's apparent doppelganger Addicted to online gambling after hacking an online casino belonging to Chen Haonan in #11 - #13 In love with Yao Xiaobing Yao Xiaobing's boyfriend in the end Younger version portrayed by 李佐仁 | 1 - 20 |
Supporting Cast
| Cast | Character | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lin Meijiao 林梅娇 | Wang Shuhua 王淑桦 | Hong Jincai's wife Hong Meiqiang, Hong Meifang, Hong Meiting and Hong Meizhi's mother Hong Yi'en's grandmother Died from an illness (Deceased - #01) | 1 - 7, 9 - 10 |
| Yeo Thiam Hock 杨添福 | Ah Dong 阿东 | Darned Botak (死Botak) Original name Liu Bao Dong (刘保东) Hong Meiqiang's previous enemy He Xinying's long lost biological father, enemy and apparent mistress Killed in the warehouse by Zhong Renyi after he knocked Hong Meiqiang down (Deceased - 7 years ago) | 1, 12 - 14, 19 |
| Ben Yeo 杨志龙 | Zhong Renyi 钟仁义 | Main Antagonist Hong Meiqiang's buddy but betrayed him in later parts of the show Hong Meifang's best friend He Xinying's schoolmate A selfish and timid person who could do anything for himself and money Likes Hong Meifang but manipulated her for money Hong Meifang's love interest Killed Ah Dong and is responsible for the imprisonment of Hong Meiqiang Admitted he killed Ah Dong in #19 and went into hiding Gave himself in to the police to save Meifang in #20 (Arrested - #20) | 1 - 8, 11 - 14, 17 - 20 |
| Kaidon 李晋延 | Hong Yi'en 洪以恩 | Hong Meiqiang, Hong Meifang and Hong Meizhi's nephew Hong Meifang's foster son Hong Meiting and Zhang Jinshu's biological son | 1 - 9, 12 - 20 |
| Sora Ma 马艺瑄 | He Xinying 何心莹 | Lawyer and freelance artist Love triangle with Hong Meiqiang and Chen Haonan Zhong Renyi's schoolmate Married Chen Haonan in #11 Daughter of Ah Dong Let fate decide her ultimate choice through means of a coin in #20, leaving the result in a cliffhanger Hong Meiqiang's girlfriend in the end | 2 - 3, 5 - 14, 16 - 20 |
| Hong Huifang 洪慧芳 | He Liyun 何丽云 | He Xinying's mother Suffers from leukemia Died during Xinying and Haonan's marriage (Deceased - #11) | 2 - 3, 5 - 8, 10 - 11 |
| Zheng Geping 郑各评 | Chen Haonan 陈浩男 | Main Villain CEO of a loanshark syndicate Boss of an online casino company Love triangle with He Xinying and Hong Meiqiang Married He Xinying in #11 Hong Meiqiang's rival in love Involved in the murder of Ah Dong Xinying will decide her ultimate choice (between him and Meiqiang) in #20 | 2 - 3, 5 - 8, 10 - 16, 20 |
| Liang Yuancai 梁元财 | Hong Jincai's cousin who looks similar to Jincai | 5, 7 | |
| Bryan Wong 王禄江 | Hong Jincai 洪进财 | Wang Shuhua's husband Hong Meiqiang, Hong Meifang, Hong Meiting and Hong Meizhi's father Missing for 20 years Involved in a kidnap case in broad daylight Fled to Batam after the kidnap Died in a foreign land due to a disease (Deceased - 15 years ago) | 5, 11, 15, 20 |
| Boon Ang 洪伟文 | Chen Heping 陈和平 | Hong Jincai and Bai Guang's friend Involved in a kidnap case in broad daylight Yao Xiaobing's husband Detests Hong Meizhi Died after Xiaoshan (Madam Lee) sent men to kill him at their meeting place, getting Meiqiang and Meizhi arrested (Deceased - #20) | 6, 11, 14 - 16, 19 - 20 |
| Zhang Wei 张为 | Mr. Foo | Old Uncle (老Uncle) Hong Meiting's client who loves children | 7 - 9 |
| Brandon Wong 黄炯耀 | Bai Guang 白光 | Xiao-long (小龙), Bruce Lee (李小龙) Hong Jincai and Chen Heping's friend Suffers from dementia Lives in Pengerang, Malaysia Involved in a kidnap case in broad daylight | 9 - 11, 15, 20 |
| 陶樱 | Guang's wife 光嫂 | Bai Guang's wife Lives in Pengerang, Malaysia | 10 - 11 |
| Candyce Toh 杜蕙甹 | Yao Xiaobing 姚小冰 | Hong Meizhi's love interest Chen Heping's wife Hong Meizhi's girlfriend in #20 | 14 - 16, 19 - 20 |
| Tin Wai Wai 陈慧慧 | Madam Lee (Zheng Xiaoshan 郑小珊) | Involved in the kidnap case Caused the deaths of her own son and Chen Heping Changed her name and looks after leaving Singapore, and married a rich man Agreed Xinying, Meifang and Meiting to save Meiqiang and Meizhi in #20, but wants them to keep the secret to themselves and pretend that Xiaoshan died 20 years ago Zheng Xiaoshan version portrayed by Cat Ang | 11, 15, 20 (as Zheng Xiaoshan) 19 - 20 (as Madam Lee) |
Trivia
- This is Bryan Wong's most challenging series to date, as he has to run half-naked along the Marina Bay area (#18), and dangle from a multi-storey car park roof (#01).[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] In the series, Zheng Geping and Ben Yeo will also have topless scenes as well.[10]
- Jesseca Liu collaborates with Sora Ma for the third time in this series (the previous two being Yours Fatefully and Blessings), but they are not love rivals this time round.
- Stills of the next episode are shown during the ending credits of each episode.
- While Hong Meizhi is tracking Meiting in episodes 8 and 15, a passer-by claims he is Star Awards 2015 Best Newcomer Aloysius Pang, the actor who portrayed him.
- This will be Ben Yeo's first villainous role.
Accolades
Hand In Hand is nominated for five award categories in Star Awards 2016, four of which are technical awards and the other is a voting-based award.
| Awards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Award | Category | Recipients (if any) | Result |
| Star Awards 2016 Backstage Achievement Awards 红星大奖2016之幕后英雄颁奖礼 |
Best Programme Promo 最佳宣传短片 | Chia Jia Xin 谢家芯 | Nominated |
| Best Cameraman (for Drama Programmes) 最佳戏剧摄影 |
Toh Meng Teck 卓明德 | Nominated | |
| Best Set Design for Drama Programme 最佳戏剧布景设计 |
Low Delon 刘迪伦 | Nominated | |
| Best Editing for Drama Programme 最佳戏剧剪接 |
Koh Kah Yen 许家燕 | Nominated | |
| Star Awards 2016 Post-show Party 红星大奖2016 庆功宴 | Favourite Male Character 最喜爱男角色 | Aloysius Pang 冯伟衷 | Nominated |
See also
References
- ↑ Teo Sijia (17 April 2015). "Bryan Wong to bare his skin on Orchard Road". Toggle. Retrieved 10 September 2015.
- ↑ "王禄江挑战高难度 拍跳楼戏闹市裸奔" (in Chinese). MyPaper 我报. 21 May 2015. Retrieved 10 September 2015.
- ↑ May Seah (4 July 2015). "Bryan Wong reaches new heights". Today. Retrieved 10 September 2015.
- ↑ "王禄江地狱式健身 万人前当众裸奔" (in Chinese). Toggle. 14 July 2015. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ↑ Joanna Goh (14 July 2015). "Bryan Wong strips in the name of love". Toggle. Retrieved 10 September 2015.
- ↑ May Seah (8 September 2015). "Bryan Wong gives his all for Hand In Hand". Today. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
- ↑ "王禄江半年没戏拍 刘子绚想婚了" (in Chinese). Toggle. 9 September 2015. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
- ↑ "为新剧滨海湾裸跑 王禄江惧游客大镜头" (in Chinese). MyPaper 我报. 10 September 2015.
- ↑ Camelia Ting (11 September 2015). "Bryan Wong gains 15 kg of muscle for new drama Hand In Hand". Toggle. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
- ↑ May Seah (19 September 2015). "MediaCorp stars got topless in public … again". Today. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
In the same drama, habitual “hunkle” Zheng Geping takes it off, too, as does Ben Yeo, who has not one, but two topless-in-public scenes,...