Hand In Hand (Singaporean TV series)
Hand In Hand (Chinese: 手牵手) is a Singaporean drama produced and telecast on MediaCorp Channel 8. The drama began production in April 2015 and began airing from 25 September 2015. The show aired at 9pm on weekdays and had a repeat telecast at 8am the following day. The series stars Bryan Wong, Jesseca Liu, Seraph Sun and Aloysius Pang and is partly sponsored by the Media Development Authority of Singapore.
| Hand In Hand 手牵手 | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Family Comedy Action |
| Written by | Phang Kai Yee 彭凯毅 许丽雯 |
| Directed by | Png Keh Hock 方家福 Oh Liang Cai 胡凉财 |
| Starring | Bryan Wong 王禄江 Jesseca Liu 刘子绚 Seraph Sun 孙欣佩 Aloysius Pang 冯伟衷 |
| Opening theme | Hand In Hand (手牵手) by Bryan Wong, Jesseca Liu, Seraph Sun and Aloysius Pang |
| Ending theme | Wants to be with you (只想和你在一起) by Le Sheng 乐声 |
| Country of origin | Singapore |
| Original language | Chinese |
| No. of episodes | 20 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Leong Lye Lin 梁来玲 |
| Production locations |  Singapore Pulau Ubin, Singapore  Pengerang, Malaysia  Batam, Indonesia |
| Running time | approx. 45 minutes (exc. advertisements) |
| Release | |
| Original network | MediaCorp Channel 8 |
| Original release | 25 September – 22 October 2015 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Sealed with a Kiss |
| Followed by | Crescendo |
Plot
Hong Meiqiang (Bryan Wong) is released from prison and is determined to find the culprit who has framed him. However, this leads to the greatest regrets of his life. Meiqiang's mother, Wang Shuhua (Lin Meijiao), is on her death bed. She gathers her three other children and wants them to look for their father who has been missing for years. Meiqiang is very determined to fulfil his mother's wish. Hong Meifang (Jesseca Liu) is angry with Meiqiang for disappointing their mother time and again. Despite this, Meifang hopes to see her mother leave in peace and agrees to join Meiqiang. Hong Meizhi (Aloysius Pang) is initially unmotivated to look for their father, but he later changes his mind as he is touched by Meiqiang's perseverance. Hong Meiting (Seraph Sun) faces financial crisis and hopes to get her share of inheritance as soon as possible. In order to get the money, she agrees to join in the quest to search for their father. In the process of looking for their father, the siblings faced many setbacks. However, for the sake of their mother, they soldier on.
Opening sequence (ep 1-19)
Meiqiang (Bryan Wong), Meifang (Jesseca Liu), Meiting (Seraph Sun) and Meizhi (Aloysius Pang) are driving in their car when it ran out of fuel, so they part ways.
As Meiqiang is walking, he tries to remove Haonan the rock (Zheng Geping) who falls from the sky, preventing him from continuing his journey. Meifang is pursued by Renyi the big bad wolf (Ben Yeo) and falls down, but could not get up. Meiting finds treasure along her way, but is shocked to find a snake inside the treasure box. Meizhi is engrossed using his phone and unknowingly falls into a trap that was being set.
After the siblings sing the pre-chorus, they gather up courage and fight back from their obstacles. Meiqiang manages to crush Haonan into pieces and frees Xinying (Sora Ma); Meifang gets rid of Renyi by pulling the red nose; Meiting defeats the snake using her handbag; and Meizhi frees himself by using the phone to unlock the chain. They return to the car using the "hearts" needed for each of their accomplishments, and are delighted when the tank is refilled. The siblings continue driving and singing along the way.
Cast
Main cast
| Cast | Character | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Wong 王禄江 | Hong Meiqiang 洪美强 | Ruffian Very fierce fighter Hong Jincai and Wang Shuhua's elder son Hong Meifang, Hong Meiting and Hong Meizhi's eldest brother He Xinying's saviour in secondary school Involved in a murder he did not commit and was jailed 7 years ago; released in #01 Led the siblings on a journey to find their missing father to Pulau Ubin (#04 - #05), Pengerang (#09 - #11) and Batam (#19 - #20) Ran in underpants with Xinying along Shenton Way in #18 Xinying will decide her ultimate choice (between him and Haonan) in #20 He Xinying's boyfriend in the end Younger version portrayed by Gary Tan (陈毅丰) | #01 - 20 #02 - 04, 06 - 08, 10 - 11, 13, (younger version) |
| Jesseca Liu 刘子绚 | Hong Meifang 洪美芳 | Fang-fang (芳芳) Hong Jincai and Wang Shuhua's elder daughter Hong Meiqiang's younger sister Hong Meiting and Hong Meizhi's elder sister Hong Yi'en's foster mother Lost her right leg during her childhood while crossing the road, rushing to see Zoe Tay filming Likes Zhong Renyi but was disappointed after realizing she was manipulated by him, however, she did not give up on him and was almost arrested for helping him escape in #20 Zhong Renyi's love interest Younger version portrayed by 张淑婷 | #01 - 20 #02 - 07, 10 - 11, 14 - (younger version) |
| Seraph Sun 孙欣佩 | Hong Meiting 洪美婷 | Villain But Repented Businesswoman Hong Jincai and Wang Shuhua's younger daughter Hong Meiqiang and Hong Meifang's younger sister Hong Meizhi's second sister Hong Yi'en's biological mother Discovered to be pregnant during Meiqiang's jail term, after sleeping with another man who left Singapore Attempted to steal Yi'en from Meifang and even accusing Meifang of child abuse to get Yi'en back Realized her mistake at #18 Younger version portrayed by Sun Yi En (孙艺恩) | #01 - 20 #02 - 04, 06 - 08, 10 - 11, (younger version) |
| Aloysius Pang 冯伟衷 | Hong Meizhi 洪美志 | Dopey (小呆) Hong Jincai and Wang Shuhua's younger son Hong Meiqiang, Hong Meifang and Hong Meiting's youngest brother Aloysius Pang's apparent doppelganger Addicted to online gambling after hacking an online casino belonging to Chen Haonan in #11 - #13 In love with Yao Xiaobing Yao Xiaobing's boyfriend in the end Younger version portrayed by 李佐仁 | #01 - 20 #02 - 04, 06 - 07, 10 - 11, (younger version) |
Supporting cast
| Cast | Character | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lin Meijiao 林梅娇 | Wang Shuhua 王淑桦 | Hong Jincai's wife Hong Meiqiang, Hong Meifang, Hong Meiting and Hong Meizhi's mother Hong Yi'en's grandmother Died from brain hemorrhage (Deceased - #01) | #01 - 07, 09 - 10 |
| Ben Yeo 杨志龙 | Zhong Renyi 钟仁义 | Main Villain Hong Meiqiang's buddy but betrayed him in later parts of the show Hong Meifang's best friend He Xinying's schoolmate A selfish and timid person who could do anything for himself and money Likes Hong Meifang but manipulated her for money Hong Meifang's love interest Killed Ah Dong and is responsible for the imprisonment of Hong Meiqiang Admitted he killed Ah Dong in #19 and went into hiding Gave himself in to the police to save Meifang in #20 (Arrested - #20) Younger version portrayed by Justin Peng (彭修轩) | #01 - 08, 11 - 14, 17 - 20 #05, 13 - 14, (younger version) |
| Kaidon 李晋延 | Hong Yi'en 洪以恩 | Hong Meiqiang, Hong Meifang and Hong Meizhi's nephew Hong Meifang's foster son Hong Meiting and Zhang Jinshu's biological son | #01 - 09, 12 - 20 |
| Sora Ma 马艺瑄 | He Xinying 何心莹 | Lawyer and freelance artist Love triangle with Hong Meiqiang and Chen Haonan Zhong Renyi's schoolmate Married Chen Haonan in #11 Daughter of Ah Dong Let fate decide her ultimate choice through means of a coin in #20, leaving the result in a cliffhanger Hong Meiqiang's girlfriend in the end Younger version portrayed by Alicia Lo (卢予萱) | #02 - 03, 05 - 14, 16 - 20 #02, 05, (younger version) |
| Zheng Geping 郑各评 | Chen Haonan 陈浩男 | Main Villain CEO of a loanshark syndicate Boss of an online casino company Love triangle with He Xinying and Hong Meiqiang Married He Xinying in #11 Hong Meiqiang's rival in love Involved in the murder of Ah Dong Xinying will decide her ultimate choice (between him and Meiqiang) in #20 | #02 - 03, 05 - 08, 10 - 16, 20 |
| Hong Huifang 洪慧芳 | He Liyun 何丽云 | He Xinying's mother Suffers from leukemia Died during Xinying and Haonan's marriage (Deceased - #11) | #02 - 03, 05 - 08, 10 - 11 |
| Bryan Wong 王禄江 | Hong Jincai 洪进财 | Wang Shuhua's husband Hong Meiqiang, Hong Meifang, Hong Meiting and Hong Meizhi's father Missing for 20 years Involved in a kidnap case in broad daylight Fled to Batam after the kidnap Died in a foreign land due to a disease (Deceased - 15 years ago) | #05, 11, 15, 20 |
| Brandon Wong 黄炯耀 | Bai Guang 白光 | Xiao-long (小龙), Bruce Lee (李小龙) Hong Jincai and Chen Heping's friend Suffers from dementia Lives in Pengerang, Malaysia Involved in a kidnap case in broad daylight | #09 - 11, 15, 20 |
| Boon Ang 洪伟文 | Chen Heping 陈和平 | Hong Jincai and Bai Guang's friend Involved in a kidnap case in broad daylight Yao Xiaobing's husband Detests Hong Meizhi Died after Xiaoshan (Madam Lee) sent men to kill him at their meeting place, getting Meiqiang and Meizhi arrested (Deceased - #20) | #06, 11, 14 - 16, 19 - 20 |
| Candyce Toh 杜蕙甹 | Yao Xiaobing 姚小冰 | Hong Meizhi's love interest Chen Heping's wife Hong Meizhi's girlfriend in #20 | #14 - 16, 19 - 20 |
| Tan Hui Hui 陈慧慧 | Madam Lee (Zheng Xiaoshan 郑小珊) | Involved in the kidnap case Caused the deaths of her own son and Chen Heping Changed her name and looks after leaving Singapore, and married a rich man Agreed Xinying, Meifang and Meiting to save Meiqiang and Meizhi in #20, but wants them to keep the secret to themselves and pretend that Xiaoshan died 20 years ago Zheng Xiaoshan version portrayed by Cat Ang | #11, 15, 20 (as Zheng Xiaoshan) #19 - 20 (as Madam Lee) |
Cameo appearances
| Cast | Character | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
何培斌 | Ah Yuan 阿袁 | A fellow bookie of Meiqiang | #01, 14 |
| Yeo Thiam Hock 杨添福 | Ah Dong 阿东 | Darned Botak (死Botak) Original name Liu Bao Dong (刘保东) Hong Meiqiang's previous enemy He Xinying's long lost biological father, enemy and apparent mistress Killed in the warehouse by Zhong Renyi after he knocked Hong Meiqiang down (Deceased - 7 years ago) | #01, 12 - 14, 19 |
| Chua Cheng Pou 蔡清炮 | Big Head 大头 | Ah Dong's lackey, later Meiqiang's buddy | #01 - 02, 08, 12, |
张华珉 | Uncle Wonton 云吞叔 | Wonton shophouse owner | #01 |
陈瑞民 | Doctor 医生 | Doctor at the hospital | #01, 07 |
陈志强 | Ah Wang 阿旺 | He Xinying's blind date arranged by Liyun | #02 |
郑逸钦 | Uncle Kopi 咖啡叔 | Coffee shop owner | #02 |
符和增 | Zi char boss 煮炒老板 | Boss of the zi char shop Hong Jincai patronizes | #03 |
| Melody Low | Ah Lian 阿莲 | Zhong Renyi's friend | #04, 11 |
韩淑分 | Physiotherapist 物理治疗师 | Physiotherapist who gave an artificial leg to Hong Meifang | #04 |
何沛芬 | Passerby A 路人A | #04 | |
| Andi Lim 林伟文 | Liang Yuancai 梁元财 | Hong Jincai's cousin who looks similar to Jincai | #05, 07 |
| Remus Teng 丁森炎 | Pedophile 变态男 | A pedophile who tried to attack He Xinying | #05 |
| Haden Hee 许立楷 | Paul | Hong Meifang's blind date arranged by Zhong Renyi, who poses as a tuition teacher | #05 |
| Zhu Xiufeng 朱秀凤 | Ping-jie 平姐 | Sister Heping (和平姐姐) Chen Heping's elder sister | #06 |
| Zhang Wei 张为 | Mr. Foo | Old Uncle (老Uncle) Hong Meiting's client who loves children | #07 - 09 |
林洁琳 | Female assistant 女助手 | Female assistant at the hospital | #07 |
尤雅敏 | Aunt 阿嫂 | #08 | |
马天凌 | Venerable 高人 | The venerable who Big Head and Meiqiang went to seek | #08 |
| Sherraine Law 罗翊绮 | Nurse A 护士A | Nurse at the hospital | #09 |
陶樱 | Bai Guang's wife 白光嫂 | Bai Guang's wife Lives in Pengerang, Malaysia | #10 - 11 |
杨昌心 | Xiao-kang 小康 | #11 | |
欧宗强 | Haonan's subordinate A 浩男手下A | Chen Haonan's lackey | #11 - |
李施嫿 | Clerk A 店员A | #11 | |
叶进华 | Witness-of-marriage 证婚人 | The witness-of-marriage between Chen Haonan and He Xinying | #11 |
| Michelle Tay 郑荔分 | Ah Jiao 阿娇 | Ah Dong's wife, later Big Head's wife | #12 |
| Edgar Hong 符芳锦 | Haonan's subordinate B 浩男手下B | Chen Haonan's lackey | #13 - |
纙翎財 | Uncle Chen 陈老板 | #13 | |
Trivia
- This is Bryan Wong's most challenging series to date, as he has to run half-naked along the Marina Bay area (#18), and dangle from a multi-storey car park roof (#01).[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] In the series, Zheng Geping and Ben Yeo will also have topless scenes as well.[10]
- Jesseca Liu collaborates with Sora Ma for the third time in this series (the previous two being Yours Fatefully and Blessings), but they are not love rivals this time round.
- Stills of the next episode are shown during the ending credits of each episode.
- While Hong Meizhi is tracking Meiting in episodes 8 and 15, a passer-by claims he is Star Awards 2015 Best Newcomer Aloysius Pang, the actor who portrayed him.
- The series was repeated at 8am.
- This was Ben Yeo's first villainous role.
- The series repeats telecasting on Channel 8 at 5.30pm succeeding Super Senior
Awards & Nominations
Hand In Hand is nominated for five award categories in Star Awards 2016, four of which are technical awards and the other is a voting-based award.
Star Awards 2016
| Awards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Award | Category | Recipients (if any) | Result |
| Star Awards 2016 Backstage Achievement Awards 红星大奖2016之幕后英雄颁奖礼 |
Best Programme Promo 最佳宣传短片 |
Chia Jia Xin 谢家芯 |
Nominated |
| Best Cameraman (for Drama Programmes) 最佳戏剧摄影 |
Toh Meng Teck 卓明德 |
Nominated | |
| Best Set Design for Drama Programme 最佳戏剧布景设计 |
Low Delon 刘迪伦 |
Nominated | |
| Best Editing for Drama Programme 最佳戏剧剪接 |
Koh Kah Yen 许家燕 |
Nominated | |
| Star Awards 2016 Post-show Party 红星大奖2016 庆功宴 | Favourite Male Character 最喜爱男角色 |
Aloysius Pang 冯伟衷 |
Nominated |
See also
- List of MediaCorp Channel 8 Chinese drama series (2010s)
- List of Hand In Hand episodes
References
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In the same drama, habitual “hunkle” Zheng Geping takes it off, too, as does Ben Yeo, who has not one, but two topless-in-public scenes,...
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