TV series
When the Sun Shines
1990–1991, Cantonese, on TVB Jade.
Tin Kai-On moves to Hong Kong from his hometown and initially resents his father's new wife, but gradually comes to accept her. Kai-On lives with his cousin, who dislikes him, and befriends his cousin's sister, who is tomboyish. Kai-On also has a crush on his neighbor, who initially rejects him. Kai-On, his cousin, and a childhood rival eventually become close friends and start a successful business together.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 150
- Episode length
- 26 min
- Status
- Ended in 1991
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Latest episode
S1 E150: Episode 150
Aired 4 February 1991
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Roger Kwok Chun-onCast · 150 ep
- Hacken LeeCast · 150 ep
- Wing LamCast · 150 ep
- Isabel Leung Pooi-WooCast · 150 ep
- Joseph Lee Kwok-LunCast · 150 ep
- Cheung Fung-LeiCast · 150 ep
- Dickson Lee Kar-singCast · 150 ep
- Kiki SheungCast · 150 ep
- Chang Gan-WingCast · 150 ep
- Sarah WongCast · 150 ep
- Wong Man-BiuCast · 150 ep
- Chui Jing-HongCast · 150 ep
Details
- First aired
- 10 July 1990
- Last aired
- 4 February 1991
- Network
- TVB Jade
- Original title
- 同居三人組
- Language
- Cantonese
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Type
- Scripted
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When the Sun Shines: quick answers
Is When the Sun Shines worth watching?
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How many seasons of When the Sun Shines are there?
When the Sun Shines has 1 season and 150 episodes, about 26 minutes each.
Is When the Sun Shines finished?
Yes. When the Sun Shines ended in 1991, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is When the Sun Shines on?
When the Sun Shines isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
When the Sun Shines parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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