The Building Blocks of Life (TV Series)

The Building Blocks of Life (Cantonese: 建築有情天; Jyutping: Geen Zuk Yau Ching Teen) is a 2007 Hong Kong television drama produced by TVB. Directed by Law Wing Yeen and written by Kwan Sung Ling, the series aired from December 3, 2007, to December 28, 2007, spanning 20 episodes broadcast across Monday through Friday.

Production and Broadcast Details

The series was broadcast on the TVB network in Hong Kong with a regular runtime from 20:30 to 20:30 and 21:30. It focused on architectural themes and interpersonal relationships, featuring a principal cast of notable television actors.

Synopsis

Interior design company owner Chung Kwok-Keung, played by Alex Fong, was formerly a favored student of renowned architect Kong Sing-Yue. After his father passed away, Kwok-Keung assumed responsibility for the family business, abandoning his original architectural aspirations. Over time, he settled into a routine relationship with estate agent Ching Wai-Yee, with whom he had been involved for six years. His perspective shifts following the introduction of Cheung Man-Jing.

As professional collaboration brings Kwok-Keung and Man-Jing together, romantic complications arise alongside a renewed sense of purpose fostered by his former mentor, Sing-Yue. However, professional mentorship complications and loyalties create friction with other students and within his established personal relationships.

Cast

Alex Fong stars as Chung Kwok-Keung.

Tavia Yeung stars as Cheung Man-Jing.

Christine Ng stars as Ching Wai-Yee.

Chung King Fai portrays Kong Sing-Yue.

Power Chan portrays Yeung Chi-Hin.

Kingdom Yuen portrays Chung Kwok-Mei.

Lee Sing Cheung portrays Sing Ga-Wor.

Sam Chan portrays Sing Dai-Yip.

Natalie Tong portrays Kong On-Kiu.

Yvonne Lam portrays Kwok Wing-Seung.

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