When Lanes Merge

When Lanes Merge (Traditional Chinese: 情越雙白線) is a 2010 TVB modern drama series.

When Lanes Merge
情越雙白線
When Lanes Merge official poster
GenreModern Drama
StarringKent Cheng
Raymond Wong Ho-yin
Kate Tsui
Sonija Kwok
Lee Heung Kam
Raymond Cho
Country of originHong Kong
Original languageCantonese
No. of episodes20
Production
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time45 minutes (approx.)
Production companyTVB
Release
Original networkTVB Jade
Picture format576i (SDTV)
1080i (HDTV)
Original releaseJune 28 (2010-06-28) 
July 23, 2010 (2010-07-23)
Chronology
Related showsSlow Boat Home (2013)
External links
Website


Synopsis

Rushing along the road every day with a vibrant mix of passengers of all kinds, what taxi drivers see and hear is far more varied than one can ever imagine. Retired taxi driver Ho Kau (Kent Cheng) returns to the job after his son Ho Ka-po (Raymond Wong) was convicted for causing death by dangerous driving under the influence of alcohol. The incident has exacerbated the already fractious relationship between both father and son. Ho Ka-po works for Ho Kau after his release from prison. Before long, he has another serious road accident, in which Ho Kau is also involved and severely injured, both mentally and physically. Ho Ka-po feels so guilty towards his father and comes to understand the importance of careful driving. He maintains a high degree of vigilance while driving but still gets picked on constantly by female traffic police officer Ko Lai-Sam (Kate Tsui). As time goes by, the pair have gradually developed a strong attachment to each other and finally become lovers. But Ho Ka-po's ex-girlfriend Cheung Hiu-Man (Sonija Kwok) and Ko Lai-Sam's grandmother Ko Li Shuk-Ching (Lee Heung Kam) turn out to be the biggest obstacle to their relationship, leaving the pair stranded in dismay along the tunnel of love.

Cast

The Ho Family

CastRoleDescription
Kent ChengHo Kau
何球
Age 56
Taxi driver
Ho Ga-bo's father
Cheung Hiu-man's God-father
Raymond Wong Ho-yinHo Ga-bo (Turbo)
何加寶
Age 28
Taxi driver, later auto maintenance technician
Ho Kau's son
Ko Lai-sum's boyfriend, then husband
Cheung Hiu-man's ex-boyfriend
Lei Suk-jing's ex-student
Was in jail for 2 years after being guilty of dangerous driving

The Ko Family

CastRoleDescription
Lee Heung KamLei Suk-jing
李淑貞
Age 70
Ex-Principal
Ko Lai-sum's grandmother
Ko Tin-yiu's mother
Chiu Mei-kei's mother-in-law
Ho Kau's good friend
Ho Ga-bo, Cheung Hiu Man and Gwan Syu-yan's ex-principal
Ko Chun-manKo Tin-yiu
高天耀
Retired chief police inspector
Lei Suk-jing's son
Ko Lai-sum's father
Chiu Mei-kei's husband
Fung So-borChiu Mei-kei
趙美琪
Retired police inspector
Lei Suk-jing's daughter-in-law
Ko Tin-yiu's wife
Ko Lai-sum's mother
Kate TsuiKo Lai-sum
高麗芯 (Sammi)
Age 26
Traffic police, later Police Inspector
Lei Suk-jing's granddaughter
Ho Ga-bo's girlfriend, then wife
Ko Tin-yiu and Chiu Mei-kei's daughter
Daisy's best friend
Cheung Hiu-man's friend and rival

The Cheung Family

CastRoleDescription
Ching Hor WaiYu Ngoi-hei
余愛喜
Age 50
Cheung Hiu-man's stepmother
Cheung Hiu-ming and Cheung Hiu-ching's mother
Chou Mei-wai's aunt
Sonija KwokCheung Hiu-man
張曉雯
Age 28
Yu Ngoi-hei's stepdaughter
Cheung Hiu-ming and Cheung Hiu-ching's elder sister
Ho Ga-bo and Andy's ex-girlfriend
Ho Kau's god-daughter
Cheung Hiu-ching's older sister
Chou Mei-wai's cousin
Kou Lai-sum's friend and rival
Lei Suk-jing's ex-student
Fred ChengCheung Hiu-ming
張曉明
Pharmacist
Yu Ngoi-hei's son
Cheung Hiu-man's younger brother
Cheung Hiu-ching's elder brother
Chou Mei-wai's cousin
Used to cheat money from family to pay his debt
(Semi-Villain)
Katy KungCheung Hiu-ching
張曉晴
Age 18
Student
Yu Ngoi-hei's daughter
Cheung Hiu-man and Cheung Hiu-man's younger sister
Ngai San-san's friend
Chou Mei-wai's cousin
Leung Yat-dong's girlfriend then later broke up
Used to be instigated by Leung Yat-dong
(Semi-Villain)

The Au family

CastRoleDescription
Raymond ChoAu Yiu-jun
區耀進
Age 33
Taxi Driver
Chou Mei-wai's husband
Au Tsz-him's father
Ho Kau's friend
Elaine YiuChou Mei-wai (Vivian)
曹美慧
Age 26
Au Yiu-jun's wife
Au Tsz-him's mother
Yu Ngoi-hei's niece
Gwan Syu-yan's subordinate
Coleman TamAu Tsz-him
區子謙
Au Yiu-jun and Chou Mei-wai's son

The Ngai family

CastRoleDescription
Kwok FungNgai Chiu-fat
魏潮發
Age 50
Former restaurant owner, but later sold the restaurant to Ma Cheong-tat to pay his debt
Chan Siu-fan's husband
Ngai San-san's father
Ho Kau's friend
Kingdom YuenChan Siu-fan
陳笑芬
Age 42
Former restaurant owner, but later sold the restaurant to Ma Cheong-tat to pay Ngai Chiu-fat's debt
Ngai Chiu-fat's wife
Ngai San-san's mother
Angel ChiangNgai San-san
魏珊珊
Age 18
Student
Chan Siu-fan and Ngai Chiu-fat's daughter
Cheung Hiu-ching's friend

Other cast

CastRoleDescription
Eric LiLeung Yat-dong
梁逸東
Karaoke shop owner
Triad member
Ho Ga-bo's friend
Cheung Hiu-ching's boyfriend
Killed Gwan Syu-yan in Chapter 18
Hit by a truck and became paralyzed in Chapter 19
(Main villain)
Ruco ChanGwan Syu-yan (Tony)
關樹人
Age 30
Finance company owner
Triad member
Chou Mei-wai's direct supervisor
Lei Suk-jing's ex-student
Killed by Leung Yat-dong in Chapter 18
(Main villain)
Tracy IpDaisyArt Teacher
Used to be a traffic police with Ko Lai-sum
Ko Lai-sum's Best Friend
Hit by Gwan Syu-yan's car while on duty to cause paralysis
Stephen HuynhAndyCheung Hiu-man's ex-boyfriend
Yu Mo-linLee Sam-fung
李三鳳
Lei Suk-jing's housemaid
Lee Hung-kitMa Cheong-tat
馬昌達
Boss of taxi of a taxi agency and a restaurant
Lau Kwai-fongMrs. MaMa Cheong-tat's wife
Yu Ngoi-hei's friend
Raymond TsangPang Yung
彭勇
Traffic police inspector
Ko Lai-sum's direct supervisor

Awards and nominations

TVB Anniversary Awards (2010)

  • Nominated: Best Drama
  • Nominated: Best Actor (Kent Cheng)
  • Nominated: Best Supporting Actress (Kingdom Yuen)
  • Nominated: Best Supporting Actress (Elaine Yiu)
  • Nominated: My Favourite Male Character (Kent Cheng)
  • Nominated: My Favourite Male Character (Raymond Wong)
  • Nominated: Most Improved Actor (Raymond Wong)
  • Nominated: Most Improved Actress (Elaine Yiu)

Viewership ratings

Week Episodes Average Points Peaking Points References
1
June 28 - July 2, 2010
1 — 5
30
31
[1]
2
July 5–8, 2010
6 — 9
31
34
[2]
3
July 12–16, 2010
10 — 14
32
32
[3]
4
July 19–23, 2010
15 — 20
32
35
[4][5]

International Broadcast

References

  • TVB.com When Lanes Merge - Official Website (in Chinese)
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