''A Fistful of Stances'' () is a 2010
TVB
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television drama from
Hong Kong
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produced and created by
Lee Tim-shing
Lee Tim-sing (born 1949) is a Hong Kong television producer, director and writer.
Career
After graduating from secondary school, Lee joined Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) in 1969 as a set decorator. He became a director in 1975 and was ...
. The Chinese title, literally meaning "Iron Horse Seeks Bridge," defines a person who is able to finally use his high potential to learn powerful techniques.
Synopsis
Au-Yeung Wai-Lan (
Yuen Qiu
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), owner of a martial arts training school, is reunited with her long-lost son
Ku Yu Cheung
Gu Ruzhang or Ku Yu-cheung (; 1894–1952) was a Chinese martial artist who disseminated the Bak Siu Lum (Northern Shaolin) martial arts system across southern China in the early 20th century. Gu was known for his expertise in Iron Palm han ...
(
Kevin Cheng
Kevin Cheng Ka-wing (born 15 August 1969) is a Hong Kong American actor and singer who is currently under the management of the Hong Kong television network Television Broadcasts Limited, TVB. Cheng rose to fame in late 2004 after playing his fir ...
) after years of agonizing separation. On his return home, Yu-Cheung is shocked to find that his younger brother Koo Yu-Tong (
Kenneth Ma
Kenneth Ma Kwok-ming (born 13 February 1974) is a Hong Kong actor contracted to TVB.
Ma had won the Most Popular Male Character award at the TVB Anniversary Awards for four times in 2012, 2017, 2018 and 2021 respectively, becoming the TVB acto ...
) has been critically ill and that his father was murdered long ago by Wing Tak (
Dominic Lam
Dominic Lam Ka-wah (Traditional Chinese: Simplified Chinese: ; born 2 April 1957) is an Hong Kong Canadian actor and radio personality for Fairchild Radio in Richmond Hill, Canada. His acting career spans four decades, beginning with his tel ...
), the existing director of a
pharmaceutical
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company and a bitter old foe of the Koos.
Pinning all the family hope on Yu-Cheung, he later learns a special set of
kung fu
Chinese martial arts, often called by the umbrella terms kung fu (; ), kuoshu () or wushu (), are multiple fighting styles that have developed over the centuries in Greater China. These fighting styles are often classified according to common ...
skills, and register for the Seven States Martial Arts Championship Tournament. Out of the blue, Yu-Cheung's opponent in the final turns out to be Wing Man-Kwan (
Jacky Heung
Jacky Heung Cho () is a Hong Kong actor. He is the elder son of film producer/presenter Charles Heung and his wife Tiffany Chen.
Personal life
In December 2020, Heung applied for permanent residence in Taiwan; his application was denied in Fe ...
).
After the tournament, Yu-Cheung and his family found evidence to prove to everyone that Wing Tak is guilty. Wing Tak began to use cruel ways again to save himself.
Cast
Ku family
Chow family
Wing family
Other cast
Awards and nominations
TVB Anniversary Awards (2010)
* Nominated: Best Drama
* Nominated: Best Actor (Kevin Cheng)
* Nominated: Best Supporting Actor (Dominic Lam) Top 5
* Nominated: Best Supporting Actress (Angela Tong)
* Nominated: Best Supporting Actress (Kara Hui)
* Nominated: Best Supporting Actress (Selena Lee)
* Nominated: My Favourite Male Character (Kenneth Ma) Top 5
* Nominated: Most Improved Actor (Alex Lam)
* Nominated: Most Improved Actress (Selena Li)
* Won: Most Improved Actress (Natalie Tong)
Viewership ratings
References
External links
TVB.com''A Fistful of Stances'' - Official Website
K for TVB''A Fistful of Stances'' - Series Synopsis
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TVB dramas
2010 Hong Kong television series debuts
2010 Hong Kong television series endings