When Easterly Showers Fall on the Sunny West
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When Easterly Showers Fall on the Sunny West (Traditional Chinese: 東山飄雨西關晴) is a Hong Kong
TVB period drama series broadcasting from October till December 2008. The series is shown to celebrate TVB's 41st Anniversary. Story takes place in the early 1930s in the city of Guangzhou
(China
) and revolved around the rich and prestigious Poon family.
) abandoned her eldest son immediately after he was born because she didn't want to be labeled as the woman who gave birth before she was even married. However, her son Muk Hing (Joe Ma) manages to find his way back to her. Due to reputation purposes, she doesn't tell anybody about his true identity. Her younger son Cheuk Wah (Raymond Wong
) falls in love with Yip Heung Ching (Charmaine Sheh
), but because their different status' and Fung Yi's objection, they cannot be together. However, soon enough, Heung Ching and Muk Hing find themselves more than just friends... what obstacles will await them this time?
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TVB period drama series broadcasting from October till December 2008. The series is shown to celebrate TVB's 41st Anniversary. Story takes place in the early 1930s in the city of Guangzhou
Guangzhou
Guangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port...
(China
China
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) and revolved around the rich and prestigious Poon family.
Synopsis
Chong Fung Yi (Liza WangLiza Wang
Elizabeth Wang Ming-chun, SBS, commonly known as Liza Wang, is an accomplished diva, actress and MC in Hong Kong. She is a well-known personality in Chinese-speaking communities. She has been nicknamed "The Big Sister" in the HK entertainment circle...
) abandoned her eldest son immediately after he was born because she didn't want to be labeled as the woman who gave birth before she was even married. However, her son Muk Hing (Joe Ma) manages to find his way back to her. Due to reputation purposes, she doesn't tell anybody about his true identity. Her younger son Cheuk Wah (Raymond Wong
Raymond Wong Ho-Yin
Raymond Wong Ho-Yin , is a Hong Kong TVB actor.-Early life:Wong completed his secondary education in Hong Kong Tang King Po College and obtained a degree issued by the City University of Hong Kong...
) falls in love with Yip Heung Ching (Charmaine Sheh
Charmaine Sheh
Charmaine Sheh Sze-man is a Hong Kong TVB actress.Sheh is best known for her roles in TVB dramas, including Return of the Cuckoo, Country Spirit, Perish in the Name of Love, Angels of Mission, War and Beauty, The Dance of Passion,The Drive of Life, Maidens' Vow, Forensic Heroes II,Beyond the Realm...
), but because their different status' and Fung Yi's objection, they cannot be together. However, soon enough, Heung Ching and Muk Hing find themselves more than just friends... what obstacles will await them this time?
Cast
| Cast | Role | Description |
| Liza Wang Liza Wang Elizabeth Wang Ming-chun, SBS, commonly known as Liza Wang, is an accomplished diva, actress and MC in Hong Kong. She is a well-known personality in Chinese-speaking communities. She has been nicknamed "The Big Sister" in the HK entertainment circle... |
Chong Fung Yi 莊鳳儀 |
Poon Siu Tong's wife Poon Cheuk Hing and Poon Cheuk Wah's mother |
| Joe Ma | Poon Cheuk Hing/Muk Hing 潘卓興/穆興 |
Yip Heung Ching's lover Chong Fung Yi and Poon Siu Tong's son Poon Cheuk Wah's brother |
| Charmaine Sheh Charmaine Sheh Charmaine Sheh Sze-man is a Hong Kong TVB actress.Sheh is best known for her roles in TVB dramas, including Return of the Cuckoo, Country Spirit, Perish in the Name of Love, Angels of Mission, War and Beauty, The Dance of Passion,The Drive of Life, Maidens' Vow, Forensic Heroes II,Beyond the Realm... |
Yip Heung Ching 葉向晴 |
Poon Cheuk Hing's lover |
| Raymond Wong Raymond Wong Ho-Yin Raymond Wong Ho-Yin , is a Hong Kong TVB actor.-Early life:Wong completed his secondary education in Hong Kong Tang King Po College and obtained a degree issued by the City University of Hong Kong... |
Poon Cheuk Wah 潘卓華 |
Chong Fung Yi and Poon Siu Tong's son Fong Bo Kei's ex-husband Poon Cheuk Hing's brother Yip Heung Ching's ex-boyfriend |
| Selena Li Selena Li Selena Li Sze-wan is an actress and former Miss Hong Kong 2003 contestant. That year, as a contestant from Toronto, Selena was the winner of Miss Talent and Miss Photogenic. Prior to entering the Miss Hong Kong pageant, Selena was attending the University of Toronto studying for a Bachelor of... |
Fong Bo Kei 方寶琦 |
Poon Cheuk Wah's ex-wife Kwan Ho Cheung's lover |
| Kiki Sheung Kiki Sheung Kiki Sheung Tin Ngoh is a Hong Kong TVB actress. Kiki was originally with TVB, but moved over to rival station ATV in 1995, moving back to TVB once again in 2002... |
Chong Fung Tak 莊鳳德 |
Tsui Yiu-Chung's wife Chong Fung Yi's sister |
| Edwin Siu Edwin Siu -Discography:*2002: Born to Fly*2002: Edwin*2003: What Do You Want Me to Do *2005: Story -Films:-Television serial dramas:-Internet serial dramas:-Awards:- External links :... |
Kwan Ho Cheung 關浩長 |
Fong Bo Kei's lover |
| Cheung Kwok Keung (張國強) | Tsui Yiu Chung 徐耀宗 |
Chong Fung Tak's husband |
| Samuel Kwok (郭峰) | Poon Siu Tong 潘兆棠 |
Chong Fung Yi's husband Fan Cheuk Hing and Poon Cheuk Wah's father |
| Evergreen Mak Evergreen Mak Evergreen Mak Cheung-ching , better known as Makbau , is a Hong Kong TVB actor. He is lauded and best-known for his villainous portrayal of the main antagonist, Leung Fei Fan , in No Regrets, for which he won the Best Supporting Actor award for.-Films:-Television dramas:-Awards:* 2010: TVB 43rd... |
Yip Heung Yeung 葉向陽 |
Yip Heung Ching's brother |
| Savio Tsang (曾偉權) | Leung Yim Biu 梁焱驫 |
Poon Family's enemy |
| Sharon Luk Sharon Luk Sharon Luk or Sharon Luk Sze Wan, is a TVB actress. She is also Miss Hong Kong 2005 1st runner up.-Background:... |
Chiu Hiu Mei 趙曉薇 |
Yip Heung Yeung's ex-lover Fong Jing Gong's wife |
Viewership ratings
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October 27 - October 31, 2008 | 1 — 5 | |
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November 3 - November 7, 2008 | 6 — 10 | |
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November 10 - November 14, 2008 | 11 — 15 | |
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November 17 - November 21, 2008 | 16 — 19 | |
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November 24 - November 28, 2008 | 20 — 24 | |
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December 1 - December 5, 2008 | 25 — 30 | |
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