The Stew of Life
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Upon returning from a trip with her husband NG MAN TAK (Chung King Fai), cookery teacher LO SIU LAI (Lee Sze Kei, Louise) is shocked to find that her little daughter NG CHOI NI (Chen Fala) has started cohabiting with a homosexually inclined colleague LAU TAT YAN (Hung Tin Ming) while her divorced sister LO SIU MEI (Ng Wing Mei) is seemingly caught up in a love triangle between tenant YAU KAI (Mak Cheung Ching) and her ex-husband. By and by TAK is forced to retire early and stays at home all day with nothing to do. LAI, on the other hand, is lucky enough to have the opportunity to host a culinary show on TV. Everything seems to have happened too fast but this does not leave LAI frustrated and accursed. Instead she tries to get round every problem with even more patience and dedication, which however is not appreciated by TAK. The bickering continues until LAI eventually thinks of a good way to tackle TAK…
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1 Season • 30 Episodes
45 min per episode
2009 – 2009
Premiered: Mon, Sep 7, 2009
Wong Sum-WaiLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 30: “Episode 30”
LAI has to take an operation the following day and makes everybody worried. CHARLIE happens to hear the conversation when RYAN visits LAI and reveals to TAK that it is not possible to patch up with her. While everybody is waiting for the surgery result, CHARLIE learns from her colleague that RYAN has resigned. Since TAK has to take care of LAI in the hospital, CHARLIE and MEI have to share and do all the housework. Finally they realize LAI is so important and how much has devoted herself to the family. With the encouragement of the family, CHARLIE wants to reconcile with RYAN. She figures that cooking for RYAN is the best way to help and patch up with him. On the other hand, his former subordinates invite TAK to be their agricultural consultant……
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What is The Stew of Life about?
Upon returning from a trip with her husband NG MAN TAK (Chung King Fai), cookery teacher LO SIU LAI (Lee Sze Kei, Louise) is shocked to find that her little daughter NG CHOI NI (Chen Fala) has started cohabiting with a homosexually inclined colleague LAU TAT YAN (Hung Tin Ming) while her divorced sister LO SIU MEI (Ng Wing Mei) is seemingly caught up in a love triangle between tenant YAU KAI (Mak Cheung Ching) and her ex-husband. By and by TAK is forced to retire early and stays at home all day with nothing to do. LAI, on the other hand, is lucky enough to have the opportunity to host a culinary show on TV. Everything seems to have happened too fast but this does not leave LAI frustrated and accursed. Instead she tries to get round every problem with even more patience and dedication, which however is not appreciated by TAK. The bickering continues until LAI eventually thinks of a good way to tackle TAK…
How many seasons does The Stew of Life have?
The Stew of Life comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Stew of Life?
Key cast members in The Stew of Life include Christine Ng Wing-mei, Evergreen Mak Cheung-Ching, Fala Chen, Timmy Hung Tin-Ming, Louise Lee Sze-Kei.
Who created or directed The Stew of Life?
The Stew of Life was developed and directed by Wong Sum-Wai.