''Sisters of Pearl'' (Traditional Chinese: (掌上明珠) is a 2010

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Synopsis

After the death of her husband, Chu Pik-Ha (

) returns to her maiden home with her son, in a deliberate attempt to take over the family jewelry business from her elder sister Chu Pik-Wan (

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). To prevent Ha from getting too out of hand, Wan needs her husband Ho Cheung-Hing (

) to create trouble for her sibling. Hing does not follow her instructions, but instead secretly helps Ha tackle her problems one by one. Wan soon comes to realize that Hing has never really got over Ha. Wan's younger sister Chu Pik-Lam (

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) is still attending school and is too young to deal with such family issues. Wan feels a profound sense of helplessness and becomes even more frustrated when So Lai-Sheung (

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) turns up suddenly claiming to be a mistress of her late father and pregnant with his baby. Out of respect for their father, the sisters agree to put Sheung up for the time being until the situation becomes clearer. Shortly thereafter, Ha discovers that Sheung is just a tool of Sang (

) who has been plotting to wage a battle of will against the Chu's. Meanwhile, Cheung-Hing has been secretly plotting his revenge against the Chu family all along for framing his father for a crime Wan committed leading to him being jailed in her place, and later committing suicide.

Cast

Awards and nominations

TVB Anniversary Awards (2010) * Nominated: Best Drama * Nominated: Best Supporting Actor (Joel Chan) * Nominated: Best Supporting Actress (Kiki Sheung) * Nominated: Most Improved Actor (Joel Chan) Asian Television Awards (2010) * Best Drama Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Bowie Lam)

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References

External links

TVB.com
''Sisters of Pearl'' - Official Website
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''Sisters of Pearl'' - Series Synopsis {{in lang, en TVB dramas 2010 Hong Kong television series debuts 2010 Hong Kong television series endings