Master of Destiny

Master of Destiny
風雲天地

Master of Destiny official TVB poster
Also known as 縱橫天地
Genre Drama
Created by Wong Jing
Written by Wong Jing
Directed by Wong Jing
David Lau
Steve Cheng
Starring Liza Wang
Angie Chiu
Hawick Lau
Tiffany Tang
Monica Mok
Wayne Lai
Selena Li
Kenny Wong
Edwin Siu
Kimmy Tong
Opening theme China: There Is No Such Thing As Perfect Love 原来爱情没有刚刚好 by Li Daimo
Hong Kong: Unbeatable 轟天動地 by Edwin Siu
Country of origin Hong Kong
China
Original language(s) Cantonese
Mandarin (dubbed)
No. of episodes China: 40
Hong Kong: 32 (Final)
Production
Producer(s) Wong Jing
Editor(s) Tie Fo
Location(s) Tianjin, China
Beijing, China
Hong Kong
France
Camera setup Multi camera
Running time 45 minutes
Production company(s) Jing's Entertainment Limited
Beijing Energy TV Communication Co., Ltd.
Television Broadcasts China Limited
Hong Kong Television Broadcasts Limited
Distributor TVBC / TVB International
Release
Original network China: Anhui Television
Hong Kong: TVB Jade, HD Jade
Picture format 1080i (HDTV)
Original release China: 28 May 2015
Hong Kong: 22 June 2015
External links
Website
Master of Destiny
Traditional Chinese 風雲天地
Simplified Chinese 风云天地
Literal meaning "Across Heaven and Earth"

Master of Destiny (Chinese: 風雲天地; Jyutping: Fung1 Wan4 Tin1 Dei6; literally "Across Heaven and Earth") is an 2015 Hong Kong joint China epic television drama created by Hong Kong director Wong Jing and produced by his production company Jing's Entertainment Limited, Master of Destiny chronicles the rise and the eventual hardships of the affluent Cho family from Hong Kong, which eventually, they fight the corruption that reeks inside their family, and stars Liza Wang, Angie Chiu, Hawick Lau, Kenny Wong, Edwin Siu, Kimmy Tong, and Monica Mok as the main cast. Filming commenced on August 1, 2013 in Tianjin, China. The mainland China version will have 40 episodes and began airing on Anhui Television on May 28, 2015 with Mandarin voice dubbing. Hong Kong broadcast will begin on airing on Jade and HD Jade channels June 22, 2015 every Monday through Friday during its 8:30-9:30 pm timeslot with 32 episodes total.[1] It will be distributed by TVBC and TVB International.

The serial is produced under several titles. In Hong Kong, it is known by the title "Chung Wang Tin Dei" (traditional Chinese: 縱橫天地; literally "across the world unhindered"). In mainland China, it is known as "Fengyun Tiandi" (simplified Chinese: 风云天地; literally "Across Heaven and Earth"). Release of TVB's promotional poster for the drama confirmed that it will follow the Chinese title used in the mainland version, which is 風雲天地.

Synopsis

Kwan Yeuk-nam (Liza Wang) is a legendary woman. After her husband committed suicide due to a business failure, she single-handedly raised her three sons to adulthood, also establishing her own business empire, Sun Hon Lik, in the process. Now ready to retire, she is prepared to pass down her empire to her three sons.

Eldest son Cho Chi-wang (Kenny Wong) is quietly pursuing Nam's adoptive daughter, Hau Yee (Tong Fei), but Yee is truly in love with Wang's younger brother, Cho Chi-yuen (Hawick Lau). When Yuen's girlfriend passes away, Yuen devotes his life and energy to his career, and Wang's position as heir to the empire is threatened. Song Chi-wah (Monica Mok), a new employee at Sun Hon Lik, seduces Wang and nearly tears his family apart. With her family and business at the brink of breaking down, Nam has no choice but to step up and formally pass down the business to Yuen.

Wah tells Wang that he is not the birth son of Nam. Disheartened at his family, the two team up to incarcerate Yuen. Just when Wang and Wah are about to overthrown Nam's reign, Yee returns just in time to save Yuen.

Cast

Cho family

The deceased husband of Nam,Cho Chi-wan's adopted father,Cho Chi -yuen and Cho-Chi-Ko’s father,In1987,Yiu Dai Ming bankruptcy, jumped to his death
Headstrong middle-aged business woman Kwan Yeuk-nam, the CEO of Hong Kong conglomerate, Sun Hon Lik,Cho Wan-hon's wife, Cho-Chi-wan and Cho-Hau-yee’s adopted mother, Cho Chi-yuen and Cho Chi-ko's mother
Second and middle son of Cho Wan-hon and Kwan Yeuk-nam. Became mentally ill at episode 24. Marries Cho Hau-yee in episode 32.
Third and youngest son of Cho Wan-hon and Kwan Yeuk-nam. Indirectly killed Tang Yiyi.
Eldest son of Cho Wan-hon and Kwan Yeuk-nam.
Kwan Yeuk-nam's adopted daughter. In love with her second adopted brother Cho Chi-yuen and finally in Episode 32 marries Cho Chi-yuen.
Kwong Kwan-ho's daughter,Cho Chi-wans first wife. Divorced.
Yiu Dai ming's daughter,Cho Chi-ko's wife, Cho Wan-hon and Kwan Yeuk-nam's third daughter-in-law

Extended cast

The British Queen's Counsel,Cho Hau-yee's master,Cho Chi-wan's mother.
Cho Chi-wan's second wife. Caused the death of Yiu Dai-Ming and Poong Siu-Kei's father . Villain.
Cho Chi-yuen's girlfriend,Tang Qiqi's sister,Poon Siu-kei's Halfblooded Older Sister,died of the car accident in episode 7.
Yiu Li-fa's father,Cho Chi-ko’s father in-law,Cho Wan-hon and Kwan Yuek Nam’s natural enemy,after a good and parents of daughter in-law,the cho family’s enemy,after a good,and Song Chi-wah collusion,after the quareel,Indirectly Kill Cho Wan-hon in 1987,died of the heart attack (Be Indirectly Kill by Song Chi-wah)in episode 19.
Kwong Shuk-han's father,Cho Chi-wan's former father in-law.
poon yau’s daughter, Tang Yiyi's Halfblooded younger sister
Song Chi-wah's ex-boyfriend. Main Villain of the series.

Cho Chi-yuen's friend

Cho Chi Yuen's friend

Production

.Master of Destiny mainland China promotional poster

Principal photography began on 1 August 2013 in Tianjin, China and secondary filming started in Hong Kong. Principal production relocated to Beijing, China in early September, and finally to Hong Kong in mid-September. A press conference was held in Tianjin on August 20.

Casting

In August 2012, Wong announced that he was writing a 40-episode drama serial for TVB, and expressed his interest in casting Deanie Ip, Kenneth Ma, Hawick Lau, and his own managed artist, Kimmy Tong, in the lead roles.[2] In March 2013, reports confirmed that Ma was cast, replacing a role that was originally intended for Bosco Wong.[3]

In July 2013, it was reported that Liza Wang was cast as 'Kwan Yeuk-nam', the leading role in this TV drama. Edwin Siu was then cast to replace Ma, who left the cast due to scheduling conflicts.[3] Natalie Meng was also cast.[4] Wayne Lai, Selena Li, and Kate Tsui were confirmed to guest star in a few episodes.

In August 2013, it was announced that Angie Chiu had quietly joined the cast. Chiu and Wang's last television drama together was 1978's The Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre.

Broadcast

NetworkCountryAiring DateTimeslot
AHTV Mainland ChinaMay 28, 2015 Sunday - Saturday 7:30 pm (2 episodes)
TVB Jade/Jade HD Hong KongJune 22, 2015Monday – Friday 8:30-9:30 pm
Astro On Demand MalaysiaJune 22, 2015Monday – Friday 8:30-9:15 pm
TVBJ AustraliaJune 25, 2015Monday – Friday 7:15-8:15 pm

Viewership Ratings

 Hong Kong TVB Jade ratings
# Timeslot (HKT) Week Episode(s) Average points Peaking points
1
Mon – Fri 20:30
22–26 June 2015
1 — 5
24
29
2
29 June-3 July 2015
6 — 10
22
26
3
06-10 July 2015
11 — 15
23
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4
13–17 July 2015
16 — 20
21
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5
20–24 July 2015
21 — 25
23
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6
27–31 July 2015
26 — 30
25
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7
02 Aug 2015
31 — 32
27
29
Total average
23
29

References

  1. “Master of Destiny” and “Ghost of Relativity” to Air. Retrieved June 13, 2015
  2. Jayne (9 August 2012). "Wong Jing returns to TVB, eager to cast Deanie Ip and Kenneth Ma". JayneStars. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
  3. 1 2 Shirley (3 March 2013). "Wong Jing trades Kenneth Ma for Bosco Wong in new TVB drama". JayneStars. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
  4. "Natalie Meng practices Cantonese for new drama". Oriental Daily (in Chinese). 25 July 2013. Retrieved 11 August 2013.

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