Life Art (Hong Kong TV Series)

Life Art (Traditional Chinese: 寫意人生) is a 2007 Hong Kong television drama produced by Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB). The series, directed by Lau Chi-wa and written by Leung Choi-yuen, aired from March 12 to April 8, 2007, consisting of 20 episodes.

Life Art promotional poster — Promotional artwork for the TVB drama Life Art.

Plot

The story follows Fong Chi-chung (Kevin Cheng), an IT technician who encounters Yam Tsi-wah (Gigi Lai), a children's book illustrator and writer. Through his connection to his calligraphy and painting teacher, Yam Ching-chuen (Paul Chun), Fong discovers that Tsi-wah is the teacher's daughter. The narrative explores the strained, distant relationship between the father and daughter, while Fong navigates his own professional and personal challenges. As the characters face life events, the series examines themes of reconciliation and the influence of traditional Chinese culture on personal well-being.

Cast

The main cast includes:

Kevin Cheng as Fong Chi-chung
Gigi Lai as Yam Tsi-wah
Paul Chun as Yam Ching-chuen
Evergreen Mak as Ko Dai-wai
Yvonne Lam as Liu Siu-bing
Natalie Tong as Fong Chi-man

Reception

The series maintained a consistent viewership rating throughout its broadcast, averaging approximately 27 points per episode during its four-week run.