Be Home for Dinner
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Chung Kwok-Chu is a renowned food critic and an assistant editor-in-chief of a newspaper, Ko Jim Daily. When his son, Si-Hon returns from Canada, Chu is disappointed to find that Si Hon intends to become a chef rather than taking up a professional career. His attempts to guide his son away are thwarted when Shum Bui-yee, a well-known and respected chef, reluctantly accepts Si-Hon as her assistant. Meanwhile, Kwok-Chu struggles to keep peace amongst extended family members.
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1 Season • 160 Episodes
2011 – 2011
Premiered: Mon, Mar 21, 2011
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Season 1, Episode 160: “Episode 160”
Two years have passed. CHU has retired. HING has taken his place as Editor-in-chief. He tells HON to cover the opening of YEE’s new restaurant, which is on a trial run. TUNG looks after the baby of his neighbor. While he likes kids a lot, he has to face the reality too. TUNG and his wife join the CHUNG and KO families for dinner. MR. KO is looking forward to having a grandchild. KEI and HON, who got married recently, make it clear that they are not going to have any children in the coming two years. UNCLE KAU is very happy with the turnover of Dear Jane. He plans to open another cafe on the Hong Kong Island. He intends to let HON take charge of it, but HON is starting up his own bakery. The hospital informs TUNG that they have found a suitable retinal. HON’s family and friends have all come to the opening of his bakery. YEE and TUNG go to the kitchen to get some food. She suddenly has a feeling of wanting to vomit.
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What is Be Home for Dinner about?
Chung Kwok-Chu is a renowned food critic and an assistant editor-in-chief of a newspaper, Ko Jim Daily. When his son, Si-Hon returns from Canada, Chu is disappointed to find that Si Hon intends to become a chef rather than taking up a professional career. His attempts to guide his son away are thwarted when Shum Bui-yee, a well-known and respected chef, reluctantly accepts Si-Hon as her assistant. Meanwhile, Kwok-Chu struggles to keep peace amongst extended family members.
How many seasons does Be Home for Dinner have?
Be Home for Dinner comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Be Home for Dinner?
Key cast members in Be Home for Dinner include Elliot Ngok Wah, Jason Chan Chi-San, Kristal Tin Yui-Nei, Stephen Au Kam-Tong, Helen Ma Hoi-Lun.
Who created or directed Be Home for Dinner?
Be Home for Dinner was developed and directed by Not specified.