A Bride for a Ride
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A Bride for a Ride is a 2009 Hong Kong television series based on the traditional Pingtan story of the same name. Set during the prosperous Ming Dynasty of China, the drama revolves around the rich and influential Wong family and their comedic ties with Chow Man-bun, a young and handsome scholar who has a specialty in cross-dressing. To prove his worth to Wong Sau-ying, his ideal lover, he cross dresses as a beauty in a lantern festival so he can get closer to her. Sau-ying's older brother, Tiger Wong, sees Man-bun's beauty and kidnaps him home. A Bride for a Ride consists of elements of Cantonese opera. Chin Kar-lok, who stars as Tiger Wong, is also the drama's action choreographer.
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1 Season • 21 Episodes
40 min per episode
2009 – 2009
Premiered: Mon, Sep 7, 2009
Poon Ka-TakLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 21: “Episode 21”
Being ordered by TAI, TIGER tries to pick LEUNG up with a bridal sedan chair. BEN and SHAN accompany him to pick up LEUNG. They reveal to TIGER that LEUNG is getting close with the emperor lately. They then discover that the emperor is sending a pair of expensive pearl earrings to LEUNG and TIGER scolds them angrily in front of everybody… A student has gained a place in the officialdom after having outstanding performance in the government exams and he returns to propose marriage to FEI. SHAN is enraged and he scolds him madly. Later, a few other students return to propose marriage to FEI and she is overjoyed. It is announced that the emperor will marry LEUNG and TIGER is shocked. TAI tells TIGER that she is buying some silk fabric for LEUNG’s wedding.… ...
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What is A Bride for a Ride about?
A Bride for a Ride is a 2009 Hong Kong television series based on the traditional Pingtan story of the same name. Set during the prosperous Ming Dynasty of China, the drama revolves around the rich and influential Wong family and their comedic ties with Chow Man-bun, a young and handsome scholar who has a specialty in cross-dressing. To prove his worth to Wong Sau-ying, his ideal lover, he cross dresses as a beauty in a lantern festival so he can get closer to her. Sau-ying's older brother, Tiger Wong, sees Man-bun's beauty and kidnaps him home. A Bride for a Ride consists of elements of Cantonese opera. Chin Kar-lok, who stars as Tiger Wong, is also the drama's action choreographer.
How many seasons does A Bride for a Ride have?
A Bride for a Ride comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in A Bride for a Ride?
Key cast members in A Bride for a Ride include Chin Ka-Lok, Louisa So Yuk-Wah, Sammul Chan, Nancy Wu Ting-Yan, Gigi Wong.
Who created or directed A Bride for a Ride?
A Bride for a Ride was developed and directed by Poon Ka-Tak.