The Gem of Life

8.0IMDb Score
Released:2008-10-20
Genre:Drama
Duration: min
Country:Hong Kong
Director:Jonathan Ki-Yee Chik
Actors:Louise Lee Sze-Kei, Maggie Shiu Mei-Kei, Gigi Lai Chi, Ada Choi Siu-Fan, David Chiang Da-Wei
Production:TVB

Overview:

The Gem of Life was a TVB grand production drama, that broadcast between October 2008 and February 2009. The series was specifically filmed to celebrate TVB's 41st Anniversary. The series was filmed in many locations apart from Hong Kong, including Tibet, Taiwan and France.

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