A Pillow Case of Mystery II
A Pillow Case of Mystery II 施公奇案II | |
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A Pillow Case of Mystery II official poster | |
Genre |
Costume drama Detective fiction Fantasy |
Written by |
Lee Yee-wah Choi Suk-yin |
Starring |
Bobby Au-yeung Jessica Hsuan Johnson Lee Leila Tong Joel Chan |
Theme music composer | Yip Siu-chung |
Opening theme | "Bit Tai Koo Ngor" (別低估我) by Wong Cho-lam |
Country of origin | Hong Kong |
Original language(s) | Cantonese |
No. of episodes | 20 |
Production | |
Executive producer(s) | Lam Chi-wah |
Location(s) | Hong Kong |
Camera setup | Multi camera |
Running time | 42 – 45 minutes |
Production company(s) | TVB |
Release | |
Original network | TVB Jade |
Picture format |
576i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
Original release | 12 July – 7 August 2010 |
Chronology | |
Related shows | A Pillow Case of Mystery (2006) |
External links | |
Website |
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Traditional Chinese | 施公奇案II | ||||||||||
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Simplified Chinese | 施公奇案II | ||||||||||
Literal meaning | "The Curious Cases of Lord Sze II" | ||||||||||
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A Pillow Case of Mystery II (Traditional Chinese: 施公奇案II; literally The Curious Cases of Lord Sze II) is a 2010 Hong Kong detective-fantasy television drama starring Bobby Au-yeung as the title character, Mr. Sze (Sze Sai-lun).
Produced by Lam Chi-wah and edited by Lee Yee-wah and Choi Suk-yin, the drama is a TVB production. The original broadcast was on the TVB Jade network with 45-minute episodes airing five days a week from 31 January to 6 August 2010. The two-hour finale was aired on Saturday, 7 August 2010.
Plot
The drama is a direct sequel to A Pillow Case of Mystery, which aired in early 2006. Set in the early 19th century Qing dynasty, a year after the original, Sze Sai-lun meets a new pillow spirit, who convinces him to become the new magistrate for Sin-yau County.
Cast and characters
Main characters
- Bobby Au-yeung portrays the title character Magistrate Sze Sai-lun, Sin-yau County's new magistrate.
- Jessica Hsuan portrays Ng Kwan-yau, a con artist.
- Joel Chan portrays So Ying-chun (born Guuwalgiya Jinchun), the son of the Eighth Prince.
- Leila Tong portrays Ting Mei-yan, the daughter of General Ting.
- Johnson Lee portrays the new Pillow Spirit, later revealed to be Ngau Tai-lik, a castrated man, from the Ngau village.
Recurring characters
- Lee Fung portrays Chiu Yuet-ngor, Sai-lun's mother.
- Rosanne Lui portrays Pong Got-ngoi, Sai-lun's official wife.
- Eileen Yeow portrays Ka Sau-yuk, Sai-lun's second wife/concubine.
- Gordon Liu portrays Szema Jui-fung, the head constable.
- Law Ho-kai portrays Ng Sau-shun, Kwan-yau's uncle and owner of the Dragon Phoenix Inn.
- Cha Cha Chan portrays Tit Kim-lan, an employee at Dragon Phoenix Inn.
- Alex Lam portrays Chukot Leung, an employee at Dragon Phoenix Inn.
- Wi Kar Hung portrays Golden-haired Rat, an employee at Dragon Phoenix Inn.
- Dai Yiu-ming portrays Assistant Lui Ming, Sai-lun's assistant judge.
- Cilla Kung portrays Ting Ting, Mei-yan's younger cousin.
- Luk Wing-chi portrays Ng Hei-lam, Ng Kwan-yu's six-year-old daughter.
Other characters
The swordfish murder case
- Kwong Chor-fai portrays Magistrate Yeung (villain)
- Ngai Wai-man portrays Chan Dai-kwan (villain)
- Wong Man-piu portrays Constable Chu
The undergarment theft case
- Lily Liu portrays Miss Fa
- Choi Hau-lam portrays Ngang Ngang
- Tsui Man-ching portrays Yin Yin
- Annie Wong portrays Kiu Kiu
- Yaka Fu portrays Yim Yim
- Leo Tsang portrays Tong Yan
The painting theft case
- Wong Wai-tak portrays Fung Chi-hoi
- June Chan portrays Sin Ying
The drama murder case
- Raymond Tsang portrays Ng Kwan-yu, Kwan-yau's older brother.
- Rachel Kan portrays Ling Lung
- Kwok Dak-shun portrays Hung Wuen-tong
- Lee Kai-kit portrays Fan Siu-sau (villain)
- Cheung Dat-lun portrays Yim Bak-sang
- Lam Yuen-ying portrays Au-yeung Hon
The family genocide case
- Law Lok-lam portrays General Ting Yan-chuen, Mei-yan's father.
- Suet Nei portrays Wong Seung
- Chalk North portrays Chik Yiu-tin (villain)
- Lee Chi-kei portrays Lo Yau-choi
- Elton Loo portrays Lo Dat
- Wong Ching portrays Lo Shu-gan
The serial rapist murder case
- Cheng Ka-sang portrays Kot Fei (villain)
- Ma Tai-lo portrays Tin Siu-tung
- Lai Sau-ying portryas Grandma Kam
- Wong Tsun-san portrays Lam Gau
Pillow spirit and Mystery Bay case
- Rain Lau portrays Princess Mucideri Yanxian (main villain)
- Henry Lee portrays Samala Acai (semi-villain)
- Lee Kong-lung portrays Eunuch Lo (villain)
- Yoyo Chen portrays Princess Qianqian
- Queena Chan portrays Ng Mau-dan
Viewership ratings
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July 12–16, 2010 | |
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July 19–22, 2010 | |
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July 26–30, 2010 | |
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August 2–6, 2010 | |
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August 7, 2010 | |
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Awards and nominations
TVB Anniversary Awards 2010
- Nominated: Best Drama
- Nominated: Best Actor (Bobby Au Yeung)
- Nominated: Best Actress (Jessica Hsuan)
References
External links
- TVB.com A Pillow Case of Mystery II - Official Website (Chinese)
- K for TVB Episode Synopsis
- Batgwa.com: News on Costume Fitting