Life - Fear Not
| Life - Fear Not 人生无所畏 | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Life's Blessings |
| Genre |
Socio-drama Dramedy |
| Written by |
Lau Ching Poon 刘清盆 Wu Cuicui 吴翠翠 Chen Siew Khoon 陈秀群 |
| Starring |
Chen Shucheng Chen Liping Felicia Chin Rayson Tan Aloysius Pang Zhang Yaodong Carrie Wong Aileen Tan Lin Meijiao Brandon Wong Zheng Geping Bonnie Loo |
| Voices of | Xiang Yun |
| Opening theme | 人生无所畏 by Liang Wern Fook 粱文福 featuring Lorong Boys |
| Ending theme | See Music |
| Country of origin | Singapore |
| Original language(s) | Mandarin, with some English dialogue |
| No. of episodes | 120 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Jasmine Woo 邬毓琳 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Mediacorp Channel 8 |
| Original release | October 19, 2015 – April 1, 2016 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | 118 |
| Followed by | Peace & Prosperity |
| Related shows |
Hello Singapore (2014–present) Don't Stop Believin' (2012) 118 (2014 - 2015) |
Life - Fear Not (Chinese: 人生无所畏, previously titled Life's Blessings) is the second half-hour long-running drama series produced by Mediacorp Channel 8, starring Chen Shucheng, Chen Liping, Felicia Chin, Rayson Tan, Aloysius Pang, Zhang Yaodong, Carrie Wong, Aileen Tan, Lin Meijiao, Brandon Wong, Zheng Geping and Bonnie Loo as the main characters of the series, with special appearances by Elvin Ng, Ben Yeo and Ian Fang from Don't Stop Believin'. The series, written by Lau Ching Poon, Wu Cuicui and Chen Siew Khoon and executive produced by Jasmine Woo, revolves around the lives in a traditional inn called “Our Humble Lodge”. Through trials and tribulations, the characters learn that life is a bittersweet journey of happiness and pain, and that as long as they lead a fulfilling life, their fears are insignificant.
Filming begun since August 2015, and will be filmed as the show airs on Channel 8, wrapping up on 17 January 2016. It began its run from 19 October 2015, succeeding 118. The series is partly sponsored by the Media Development Authority of Singapore.
Plot
The story revolves around the Zhuang family who runs and resides in a small inn “Rest House”. Zhuang Shuiqing (Chen Shucheng) is the head of the family; he is kind-hearted and is always willing to go all out to help others.
His eldest son, Zhuang Daoqiang (Rayson Tan) is a secondary school Vice Principal. He is a refined man who is deeply in love with the inn manager, Lin Jiajia (Chen Liping). The third daughter, Zhuang Daohan (Felicia Chin), has many past relationships and has a very candid personality. The youngest son, Zhuang Daoren (Aloysius Pang), is quirky in nature. He dreams of making it big and always thinks of ways to make a quick fortune. He meets self-proclaimed policewoman, Bai Meigui (Carrie Wong), and he eventually falls in love with her.
Though the Zhuangs lives together harmoniously, there are times when the siblings turn against each other. Shuiqing suffers from memory lapses and could no longer carry out his duties. Daoren suggests selling off “Rest House” and divides the profits. His suggestion faces violent objection from the rest of the family members and their relationship soured. After much trial and tribulations, the Zhuangs finally understands the importance of family unity. They put aside all their grudges and reconcile with each other.
Life - Fear Not features various short stories with different themes about life. As the story progresses, each character will learn some valuable life lesson, but most importantly one should learn to lead a fulfilling and fearless life.
Opening sequence
The sequence begins at the reception desk; Dashou (Brandon Wong) and Shenlong (Zhang Yaodong) ring the bell to visit Shuiqing. Jiajia (Chen Liping) appears from behind the desk and shows them the way. In Shuiqing's room, Shuiqing (Chen Shucheng) is resting on his rocking chair when Dashou and Shenlong enter. He then treats them to green bean soup, with Jinhua (Lin Meijiao) and Daoren (Aloysius Pang). Daoren then sets off for Daoqiang (Rayson Tan)'s principal office, where he brings him and Jiajia close together.
Jiajia notices pieces of paper falling from above and goes up to check. She helps Chu Er (Bonnie Loo) tidy up her desk, which is in a mess. They hear beautiful music playing from Daohan (Felicia Chin)'s recording studio. The compliements she receive from her phone, in the form of hearts, come in, forming a heart-shaped balloon. It flies to the hallway of the inn, where Liu Yishou (Zhang Yaodong) is at. Yishou fails to catch the balloon. It then flies to Daoren and Meigui (Carrie Wong), who are sitting on top of a room. In the midst of trying to catch it, Daoren falls down from the room.
At the song's bridge, the scene is cut to a man who lands on an island and sees a lion. He decides to stay there forever, and rides the lion, climbing mountains with it.
Cast
Zhuang (Shuiqing) family
| Cast | Role | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chen Shucheng 陈澍城 | Zhuang Shuiqing 庄水清 | Boss of Our Humble Lodge Zhuang Daomei, Zhuang Daoqiang, Zhuang Daohan's Father Zhuang Daoren's adoptive Father | 1-4, 8, 20, 22, 24,27-30, 34, 39, 43, 50, 51, 53, 57, 58, 62-87, 95-104, 106-114, 116 - 120 |
| Aileen Tan 陈丽贞 | Zhuang Daomei 庄道美 | Dear, Honey, Sweetie Psychiatrist Zhuang Shuiqing's eldest daughter Registered Marriage with Xiao Daren overseas Married Xiao Daren in Episode 58 Joey's Mother Went back to Canada in Episode 58 and left Canada to come home Episode 75 when she find out Daren having an affair Went back to Canada with Shuiqing and to solve Daren's affair which was a misunderstanding | 51-58, 75-87, 120 |
| Rayson Tan 陈泰铭 | Zhuang Daoqiang 庄道强 | Wall-bumper (撞到墙) Zhuang Shuiqing's second son Married Lin Jia Jia in Episode 50 Peng Chu'er's Stepfather Become Zhi Li Secondary School Principal according to Lin Jia Jia in Episode 81 | 1-51, 58-71, 76-89, 91-102, 104, 106-120 |
| Felicia Chin 陈凤玲 | Zhuang Daohan 庄道涵 | Siman (思曼), Grand Duchess Jiang (姜太婆) Radio DJ at YES 933; host of "Daohan's Journal" Zhuang Shuiqing's 3rd daughter Resembles Du Siman from Brilliante Secondary School Try's Ex - girlfriend Suffered a huge blow due to Try's betrayal which Daomei cured her In a relationship with Yishou Indirectly caused the death of Ah Cong Yishou's girlfriend | 1, 3-24, 27, 29, 31, 34, 36, 38-39, 44-49, 51-65, 70-103, 106-120 |
| Aloysius Pang 冯伟衷 | Zhuang Daoren 庄道仁 | Bumper-man (撞到人) Jade seller Zhuang Shuiqing's youngest son Bai Meigui's Boyfriend and Business Partner Broke up with Bai Meigui after she and his family burned and ruined his bird nest business Returned in episode 90.
Addiction to Drugs |
1-18, 29-30, 36-37, 44-47, 57-61, 66-67, 90-103, 106-120 |
Our Humble Lodge
| Cast | Role | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chen Liping 陈莉萍 | Lin Jiajia 林佳佳 | Manager at the inn Zhuang Daoqiang's wife Peng Chu'er's Mother Preganant for first time but was miscarriage due being pushed by Wang Ziye to seek revenge on Daohan Was Pregnant again but have to go for an abortion due to a tumour in her stomach | 1-51, 58-71, 73-83, 84-93, 95-104 , 106-111, 112-115, 117-120 |
| Lin Meijiao 林梅娇 | Huang Jinhua 黄金花 | A Helper at the inn Xiaoqi's Mother Work in the florist right after being wronged for stealing $700 | 14, 20, 21, 51, 61, 64, 68-70, 73-92, 96, 97, 98, 99, 102 |
| Zhang Yaodong 张耀栋 | Liu Yishou 刘一守 | Took Daohan's purse and return to her in the mailbox A Helper at the inn Been fired by Zhuang Shuiqing Been Tricked by Emily and set up a stall with her Emily's lover Have a crush on Daohan Ah Cong's elder brother Zhuang Daoren's biological brother Zhuang Daohan's boyfriend | 1-8, 25, 52-54, 70-72, 74-83, 86, 88-91, 95-100, 102, 103, 105-110, 112 - 120 |
Zhi Li Secondary School
| Cast | Role | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Yeo 杨志龙 | Cui Dabao 崔大保 | Former Brilliante Secondary School teacher Zhi Li Secondary School principal Been criticised of not helping people after been blackmailed in Episode 70 | 14, 16, 19-21, 70, 71 |
| Rayson Tan 陈泰铭 | Zhuang Daoqiang 庄道强 | See Zhuang (Shuiqing) family Vice Principal of Zhi Li Secondary School | |
| Elvin Ng 黄俊雄 | Wu Yanbin 吴彦彬 | Mr. Goh Former Brilliante Secondary School counsellor Currently Zhi Li Secondary School counsellor Du Siman's boyfriend Suspended of his duties after accused of being a thief Received news of Siman and went back to Cambodia to look for her (Went to Cambodia - episode 24) | 16, 19, 20-24 |
| Koh Jia Ler 许家乐 | Wang Huaipo 王怀坡 | Troublemaker (破坏王) Student Zhuang Daoqiang and Lu Guoli's best friend | 2, 14, 16,19-21, 23-24, 31, 42, 69, 84, 86-87, 94, 96-98, 104-105, 110 - 120 |
| Amos Lim 林轩存 | Lu Guoli 陆国力 | Student Shenlong's adoptive son Mei'e's son | 14, 16, 19-21, 23-24, 31, 42, 50, 69, 82, 84, 86-87, 94, 96-98, 104-105, 110 |
| Jason Lee 李国扬 | Wu Jinji 吴锦基 | Student Was caught shoplifted at Zhixiang's shop in episode 22 | 14, 16, 19, 22, 24, 96 |
| | Dongxuan 东轩 | Student Expelled out of school after accused of making a false claim that Daoqiang molested Guoli and Dongxuan Died in a car accident (Episode 20) | 14, 16, 19-20 |
| 符嘉轩 | Xiaotian 小甜 | Student | 19, 21, 23-24, 33, 35, 37, 43-44, 69, 84, 94, 96-98, 104-105 |
| Xiaomi 小蜜 | Xiaotian's twin Opted-out of school as she is weak academically and took care of the family, but switched places with Xiaotian from time to time so that she can get an education too | 42-44 | |
| 吴乐轩 | Xiaoqi 小棋 | Huang Jinhua's Daughter Posted to Zhi Li Secondary School in episode 69 | 14, 69, 83-85, 96-97, 99 |
| 纪丽日 | Mrs. Huang 黄老师 | Zhi Li Secondary School Teacher in the school Quarreled with Lu Guoli and got him expelled but persuade Zhuang Daoqiang to keep Guoli in Zhi Li Secondary School | 42, 84, 104 |
YES 933
| Cast | Role | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eelyn Kok 郭惠雯 | Jane Seah | Zhuang Daohan's supervisor | 10, 21, 35, 55, 57, 60, 63, 120 |
| Felicia Chin 陈凤玲 | Zhuang Daohan 庄道涵 | See Zhuang (Shuiqing) family | |
| Yusuke Fukuchi 福地祐介 | Shen Jinbin 沈金斌 | Maniac (神经病) Zhuang Daohan's colleague, co-host of "Daohan's Journal" Zhuang Daoren's buddy Daohan's ex-boyfriend and broke up with him in the end | 1-12 |
Other Main Cast
| Cast | Role | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrie Wong 黄思恬 | Bai Meigui 白梅桂 | Police impersonator Bai Jinshan's daughter Raymond's younger sister Zhuang Daoren's ex- girlfriend and business partner engaged to Henry Agreed to go back to Daoren in persuading him to go for the operation | 1-12, 17-18, 37, 59-62, 66-67, 90, 92, 94, 106-120 |
| Brandon Wong 黄炯耀 | Lin Dashou 林大寿 | Taxi driver Regular customer of My Humble Lodge restaurant One of the Fu Lu Shou of the inn Took someone's money in episode 72 and return to him in episode 74 Xiuyan's Husband | 34, 39, 47, 72-81, 83-86, 89-90, 97-98, 103, 104,114, 116 |
| Zheng Geping 郑各评 | Shenlong 神龙 | Fortune teller Regular customer of My Humble Lodge restaurant One of the Fu Lu Shou of the inn Went overseas to work according to Guoli in Episode 84 | 6, 34, 39, 50 |
| Michelle Tay 郑荔分 | Fu-sao 福嫂 | Regular customer of My Humble Lodge restaurant One of the Fu Lu Shou of the inn | 27, 34, 39, 73-75, 77, 79, 83-84, 89-90, 97, 114 |
| Yap Huixin 叶慧馨 | Emily 爱美丽 | Teenaged cheat who claims she is Boss Chen's daughter Project Superstar contestant, but forfeited after a misunderstanding with Yishou Suffers from motor neurone disease | 25, 31, 33, 52-53, 65 |
| Jeffrey Xu 徐鸣杰 | Try Toh | Was hanged in episode 80 | 46, 52-55, 70-71, 77, 80 |
| Bonnie Loo 罗美仪 | Peng Chu'er 彭楚儿 | Peng Tiansheng and Lin Jiajia's daughter Stepdaughter of Zhuang Daoqiang Lied to Lin Jiajia that she was pregnant with Clinton's Child in Episode 69 Went to the US with Clinton to see his parents in Episode 73 Attempted suicide at the beach and admitted that pregnancy was a lie in episode 92 | 38-41, 43-45, 48-50, 69, 71, 73, 92, 94-96, 98, 101-102, 104, 106-111, 112, 120 |
| Huang Shinan 黃世南 | Peng Tiansheng 彭天胜 | Peng Chu'er's father | 40 |
| Zhu Houren 朱厚任 | Xiao Daren 萧大任 | Zhuang Daomei's husband Joey's Father | 52-58,120 |
| Nick Teo 张鈞淯 | Wang Hongzhi 汪鸿志 | His dream is to become an actor Ask Daohan to ask the Drama unit people to give him a role Went to audition for a role but no suitable role for him yet Stole Chu'er 's Videocamera to sell to make money to buy tickets to go audition in Hollywood | 91-96, 104, 112,120 |
| Sora Ma 马艺瑄 | Zhang Xiuyan 张秀燕 | Xiang's younger sister Frame Daoqiang for peeping at her in the ladies Started working at Our Humble Lodge since Jinhua quit working Dashou's Wife and Pregnant | 87-90, 103, 116 |
| Xiang Yun 向云 | Narrator 旁述 | Narrator of the series, also appears as herself in one episode | 1-2, 5-6, 8-11, 13-14, 16-21, 24-29, 33-40, 44-45, 48-49, 51-52, 60-61, 63-64, 69-70, 74-75, 77-78, 80-90, 96-97, 103-104, 109-110, 117-118, 120 |
Cameo appearance
| Cast | Role | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Huifang 洪慧芳 | Liang Mei'e 梁美娥 | Lu Guoli's mother Had a miscarriage 7 years ago | 50 |
| Joyce Ng 黄琬婷 | Lynn | Peng Chu'er's classmate Indirectly caused the death of Raymond | 9, 11-13, 41 |
| Terence Tay 郑仲伟 | Raymond | Bai Meigui's elder brother Zhuang Daohan's ex-boyfriend Fell to his death after committing suicide at the mall (Episode 12) | 11-12 |
| Bryan Chan 陈国华 | Bai Jinshan 白金山 | Bai Meigui's bogus father Paid by Bai Meigui's mother to impersonate her father | 24-30 |
| Ian Fang 方伟杰 | Bai Zhixiang 白志翔 | Former student of Brilliante Secondary School; Du Siman's student Currently works in a minimart Observed Wu Jinji's pickpocketing antics for a long time | 21 |
| Douglas Kung 孔祥德 | Mentally-challenged man 傻子 | Mentally-challenged man | 61-63 |
| Justin Lim Ye Teng 林業腾 | Joey | Son of Zhuang Daomei and Xiao Daren Went back to Canada in Episode 58 | 50-58 ,120 |
| 林傾如 | Ray's & Bai Meigui's Mother | Mother of Ray and Bai Meigui Blame Daohan for Ray's death Suffering from acute Liver disease Henry's Liver is a suitable donor (Deceased - Condition Worsen) | 12, 24 -30, 113 |
| Luisa Gan 颜尔 | 夏天 | Con - Artist Cheated Men of their money as she stole a handphone | 70 |
| Zhang Wei | Sun Wugong 孙武功 | Monkey King (孙悟空) Senile dementia uncle His son left him in the inn as he is annoying but came back for him | 73-74 |
| 陈天祥 | Uncle Wang 王伯 | Paralyzed old man Wang Ziye's Father Angry with Yishou when he turned his son in to the police | 23, 74-76, 82, 105 |
| Seth Ang 翁兴昂 | Wang Ziye 王子业 | Main Antagonist of segments 21 and 22 Uncle Wang's son Cause Jiajia to Miscarriage Seek Revenge on Daohan as she stop Yishou from giving him money Caught by Yishou and sent him to the police station (Arrested - Episode 77) | 73-77 |
| Xavier Ong 王胜宇 | Ah Cong 阿聪 | A Boy with Mental Problem Lost his way home while his mum bring him out Asking people for money Yishou's Younger Brother Daoren's Brother Drown to Death (Deceased - Episode 116) | 79, 82, 88, 91, 115-116 |
| Chen Huihui | Xiuyan 秀燕 | Angry With Yishou and Forgive him Angry with Daohan for indirectly causing Ah Cong's Death Daoren's Mother | 80-82, 91, 116 - 120 |
| Melody Low | Amy | Daohan's friend Daohan repeatedly set up a date between Yishou and her Love Yishou Yishou told her the person he like is Daohan Frustrated when Yishou say the person he love is Daohan Break friendship with Daohan as Yishou told her he liked Daohan | 1, 2, 78, 83 |
| Charles Lee 李家庆 | Henry | Bai Megui's new boyfriend Bai Meigui's engagement guy Going to get married Warned Daoren to stay away from Bai Meigui Was almost stabbed by Daoren | 91-92, 110 |
| Ron Ng | Mike | 118-119 |
Missing but mentioned
| Cast | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Felicia Chin 陈凤玲 | Du Siman 杜思曼 | Brilliante Secondary School Chinese teacher Form teacher of Class 3C Wu Yanbin's girlfriend Went missing in Cambodia three years ago (Missing - 3 years ago) |
Music
Theme Song
1) 人生无所畏 by Liang Wern Fook
Subtheme Songs
1) 爱无所畏 by Bonnie Loo
2) 落脚处 by Felicia Chin
3) 一样 by Aloysius Pang & Carrie Wong
4) 你的背包 by Yap Huixin
Trivia
- Chen Shucheng, Rayson Tan, Aileen Tan, Felicia Chin and Aloysius Pang made guest appearances in 118 to promote the show, with Lin Mingzhe as executive producer. In the series, Hong Ling had landed herself a role for the show, but the scenes featured were not part of this series.
- This will be the third time Chen Liping and Rayson Tan would be playing an on-screen couple after Golden Shenton Way and Good Luck.
- In episode 98, the song that Peng Chu'er (Bonnie Loo) sang was "未知数", the theme song of Tiger Mum.
- Archived footage of the Nicoll Highway collapse can be seen at the beginning of episode 110. Chen Shucheng and Aloysius Pang were paying respects to a victim of the collapse, Heng Yeow Peow, who sacrificed his life shepherding his workers to safety on 20 April 2004.
Controversy
- Malaysia's satellite channel Astro AEC had already began to air the show the same day as Singapore, which mirrors that of Astro Shuang Xing's First Global Premiere plan. This is already controversial, since Mind Game, which was the first drama under the plan, did not perform well in Singapore and is also nominated for only one technical award in Star Awards 2016. In addition, only Super Senior and The Dream Makers II were the only dramas in the plan to win performance categories.
See also
References
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