TV series
The Drive of Life
2007, Cantonese, on TVB Jade & CCTV-8. Created by Tommy Leung Ga-Shu.
The Drive of Life is a 2007 grand production drama by TVB and CCTV as a joint production. It was specially filmed to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong back to China from Britain during the period of 1997-2007. The theme of the series revolves around the automobile industry in China. Told in flashback from 1994, the ups and downs and transformations that Hong Kong has been experiencing before and after the transfer of the sovereignty of Hong Kong is used as a narrative device. The series was filmed in Hong Kong, Beijing, Ningbo and Vancouver from early October 2006 until May 2007. The automobiles featured in the series are from Geely Automobile, as a fictional brand name "Hua-Zhe". This film ties with TVB drama "War and Beauty" for the record of having the most "Best Actress" winners, where Jessica Hsuan, Charmaine Sheh, Sheren Tang and Myolie Wu won their respective "Best Actress" awards in 1999, 2006, 2009/2010, and 2011.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 60
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 2007
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Latest episode
S1 E60: Episode 60
Aired 5 October 2007
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Tommy Leung Ga-ShuCreator
- Damian Lau Chung-YanWah Man-hon · 60 ep
- Jessica Hsuan HuenWah Ching-yu · 60 ep
- Raymond LamWah Chen-bong · 60 ep
- William FengWah Chun-man · 60 ep
- Michael Miu Kiu-waiWah Man-sek · 60 ep
- Sheren Tang Shui-manWang Siu-fun · 60 ep
- Toby Leung Ching-KeiWah Ching-lam · 60 ep
- Ron Ng Cheuk-haiNgai Kai-keung · 60 ep
- Joe Ma Tak-chungNgai Wing-biu · 60 ep
- Charmaine Sheh Sze-manWing Sau-fung · 60 ep
- Myolie Wu Hang-yeeFong Bing-yi · 60 ep
- Felton Law Gwan-joh独立董事 · 60 ep
Details
- First aired
- 16 July 2007
- Last aired
- 5 October 2007
- Network
- TVB Jade, CCTV-8
- Original title
- 歲月風雲
- Language
- Cantonese
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Type
- Scripted
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How many seasons of The Drive of Life are there?
The Drive of Life has 1 season and 60 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is The Drive of Life finished?
Yes. The Drive of Life ended in 2007, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Drive of Life on?
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Who created The Drive of Life?
The Drive of Life was created by Tommy Leung Ga-Shu and stars Damian Lau Chung-Yan, Jessica Hsuan Huen, Raymond Lam.