Fate Twisters

This series is one of the sleeper-hits of 2003. Made with a low budget, it managed to garner good viewership ratings in Hong Kong despite being overshadowed by other high profile productions. Story-wise, “Fate Twisters” is unremarkable, playing on familiar scenarios such as a rich man finding his long-lost son, corporate ladder struggles, and the lives of the lower middle-class. But what made it such a success were the spot-on casting, accomplished characterization, and outstanding performances all round.

• Director: Lee Tim-Sing
• Cast: Ada Choi Siu-Fan, Lawrence Ng Kai-Wah, Gigi Lai Chi, Eddie Kwan Lai-Kit, Eddy Ko Hung, Peter Lai Bei-Dak, Sunny Tai Yiu-Ming, Margaret Chung