TV series
The Self Within
1990, Cantonese, on TVB Jade. Created by Poon Ka-Tak.
Irresponsible Ning Rizhao relies on his brother Rilang. Neighbor Yang Xiaokui loves Rizhao. Rilang and friend Weng Yuxiu like colleague Gu Lingdi. Rilang sacrifices his feelings for Yuxiu. Lingdi sympathizes with Rilang. Rizhao reunites with former love Ruan Qiao. Ivory ban causes Rizhao to lose everything. Ruan Qiao suggests work abroad, straining their relationship. Rilang discovers he's not the biological son. Lingdi's father deceived Rizhao. Lingdi tries to accept Yuxiu. Rilang returns when father falls ill. Rizhao and Ruan Qiao reconcile. Lingdi refuses marriage proposal. Lingdi starts a new life abroad.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 20
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 1990
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Latest episode
S1 E20: Episode 20
Aired 4 September 1990
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 8 August 1990
- Last aired
- 4 September 1990
- Network
- TVB Jade
- Original title
- 失職丈夫
- Language
- Cantonese
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Type
- Scripted
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The Self Within: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Self Within are there?
The Self Within has 1 season and 20 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is The Self Within finished?
Yes. The Self Within ended in 1990, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like The Self Within?
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Who created The Self Within?
The Self Within was created by Poon Ka-Tak and stars Richard Ng Man-tat, Kiki Sheung, Gallen Law Ka-leung.