''Burning Flame'' () is a

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modern action drama that focuses on the duties and challenges of Hong Kong firefighters. It is the first installment in the ''Burning Flame'' series. The series was specifically filmed to celebrate TVB's 31st Anniversary and was supported by

Hong Kong Fire Services Department The Hong Kong Fire Services Department is an emergency service responsible for firefighting and rescue on land and sea. It also provides an emergency ambulance service for the sick and the injured and gives fire protection advice to the pub ...

Synopsis

Lok Tin Yau (Wong Hei) has dreamed of becoming a firefighter since he was young, because he was saved by a brave firefighter once. His mother initially did not allow him to be a firefighter for fear of his safety. However, Yau managed to convince her otherwise. His childhood friends, Ng Dai Heng (Chin Ka Lok) and Sze Tou Bat (Joe Tay) joined the Pat Heung Academy with Yau, too. Lau Hoi Pak (Louis Koo) is the son of a rich man, but he is forced to become a firefighter after his father refused to give him any more money. Pak then leaves his home with his autistic brother, Bou Bou, and goes to Pat Heung as well. Sum Pik Yiu (Esther Kwan) is a working lady with a steady boyfriend of 8 years. But her life is not trouble-free: she loses her job, her family is in debt, and she discovers her boyfriend cheating on her. In order to start anew, she joins Pat Heung to become a firefighter. In the academy, they all have to undergo grueling training in order to be qualified firefighters. There, the trainees forge a strong bond and teamwork is an essential quality found in all firefighters. Even the cool, anti-social Pak warms up to Yau, Dai Heng and the others over time. Upon graduating, Yau, Dai Heng and But are sent to Chi Wan San Station, whereas Pak is sent to Cheung Chau. At Chi Wan San, the 3 boys meet Fung (Lei Zi Hong). Yau initially dislikes Fung's laid-back attitude, but soon realizes that he has a lot to learn from Fung. As the relationships between the characters begin to form, their lives become more and more complicated, as Yau finds out that his father is Fung's father.
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Cast

Louis Koo Louis Koo Tin-lok ( zh, t=古天樂; born 21 October 1970) is a Hong Kong actor, singer and film producer. He began his professional career as an actor in local television series, winning TVB's Best Actor award in 1999 and 2001. After 2001, he f ...

as Lau Hoi Pak (劉海柏) *

Wong Hei Wong He (born 27 July 1967), sometimes credited as Wong Hei, is a Hong Kong actor, singer, and presenter. He is best known for his firefighter roles in TVB's ''Burning Flame'' trilogy. As a former police officer, Wong has acted primarily in l ...

as Lok Tin Yau (駱天佑) *

Esther Kwan Esther Kwan Wing-ho (), born 16 July 1964 is a Hong Kong retired actress formerly contracted to TVB and ATV. Career Kwan began her acting career after high school at ATV from 1988 to 1993. She moved over to TVB in 1993 and has been at the bro ...

as Shum Pik Yiu (沈碧瑤) *

Jade Leung Jade Leung (), born 23 November 1969 in Hong Kong as Leung Yuk-yin () is a Hong Kong actress known for starring in kung fu and action films. She received the 1992 Best New Performer Award at the 11th Hong Kong Film Awards for her role in the 199 ...

as Lok Hiu Chui (駱曉翠) *

Waise Lee Waise Lee Chi-hung (born 19 December 1959) is a Hong Kong film and television actor best known for playing the roles of villains and antagonists in various films. Biography Lee graduated from TVB's Artist Training Academy in 1982 and was from the ...

as Lok Hiu Fung (駱曉峰) *

Chin Ka Lok Chin Ka-lok, sometimes credited as Chin Kar-lok ( Chinese: 錢嘉樂, Pinyin: Qián Jiālè, born 6 August 1965), is a Hong Kong actor, action choreographer, and television presenter. Chin was born in Hong Kong, the younger brother of actor ...

as Ng Tai Hing (吳大興) *

Joe Cheng Joseph Cheng, () (born 19 June 1982) is a Taiwanese model, actor and singer. Although he started his career as a model, Cheng is well known for his role as Jiang Zhishu in Taiwanese drama serial version of Japanese manga ''Itazura Na Kiss'', '' ...

as Szeto Bat (司徒拔) *

Johnny Tang Johnny is an English language personal name. It is usually an affectionate diminutive of the masculine given name John, but from the 16th century it has sometimes been a given name in its own right for males and, less commonly, females. Variant ...

as Woo Kong Kei (胡港基) *

Danny Summer Danny is a masculine given name. It is related to the male name Daniel. It may refer to: People * Danny Altmann, British immunologist * Danny Antonucci, Canadian animator, director, producer, and writer *Danny Baker (born 1957), English journal ...

as Ho Sing (何星) *

Paul Chun Paul Chun (; born 26 June 1945) is a Hong Kong actor. He has appeared in more than 130 films and television series since 1949. In 1966, he appeared in ''The Sand Pebbles'', an American film produced and directed by Robert Wise. Early life He wa ...

as Lok Shun (駱信) * Law Koon Lan as Kwok Lai Kwan (郭麗群) *

Timothy Cheng Timothy is a masculine name. It comes from the Greek name ( Timόtheos) meaning "honouring God", "in God's honour", or "honoured by God". Timothy (and its variations) is a common name in several countries. People Given name * Timothy (given name) ...

as Marco Lau Hoi Yat (劉海逸) * Joe Ma as Wong Chun Fat (王駿發) *

Lee San San Lee San-San (, born 9 October 1977, was the winner of the 1996 Miss Hong Kong Pageant and her territory's representative at Miss Universe 1997. Lee placed 45th at that pageant like former Miss Hong Kongs, Mok Hoi Yan and Halina Tam. She also ...

as Tang Cheng Yuet (滕井悅)

Awards and nominations

1999 TVB Anniversary Awards

*Nominated: My Favourite Leading Actor of the Year (Wong He) - Top 5 *Nominated: My Favourite Leading Actress of the Year (Esther Kwan) - Top 5

1999 Asian Television Awards

*Won: Best Drama Series

1999 Next TV Awards

*Top 10 TV Programs (Ranked #4)

1998 TV Programme Appreciation Index Survey

*Top 20 Most Appreciated Television Programs of the Year (Ranked #7)

References

External links

Burning Flame Reviews - www.spcnet.tv
{{Burning Flame TVB dramas 1998 Hong Kong television series debuts 1998 Hong Kong television series endings 1990s Hong Kong television series