''Wayward Kenting'' () is a 20-part Taiwanese television series produced by Honto Production and directed by

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. Most scenes were shot in

Hengchun Hengchun Township is a township located on the southern tip of the Hengchun Peninsula in Pingtung County, Taiwan. It is the southernmost township in Taiwan. Hengchun is also the only urban township in the southern part of Pingtung County. Hengch ...

, Taiwan. ''Wayward Kenting'' received the

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for Best Writing for a Television Series and nominations in three other categories.

Synopsis

Zhong Hanwen (

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), Liangliang (Lee Kang-i) and Azuo (Lee Shiau Shiang) are good friends who all grew up in

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. ''Wayward Kenting'' tells the story of their attempts to protect the environment of their home. The series focuses on love, dreams and responsibility.

Cast

as Zhong Hanwen, a twenty-two-year-old man who grows up in Kenting. He is outgoing and kind-hearted. When he reads the article written by DingXiaohui (a famous writer), he falls in love. They begin talking to each other on the Internet. Their story begins when DingXiaohui travels to Kenting. * as Liangliang, a twenty-two-year-old girl who works in the National Park of Kenting. She is an enthusiastic person, always ready to help people in need. ZhongHanwen and Azuo are both her best friends. *

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as Azuo, a twenty-two-year-old policeman. He is wild and brave. Everybody in his neighbourhood knows him. He becomes a shy man around Liangliang. He has been in love with her for many years, but is afraid to show his affection. Afterwards, with the help of ZhongHanwen, he pursues Liangliang desperately. *

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as Guo Shaonan, a twenty-seven-year-old man who works as an illustrator. He and his mother were dropped by his father when he was small. He has once been abroad for nearly two years. At twenty-five, he returns to Kenting despite his mother's strong opposition. Disappointed with his father's cruel treatment, he sets his mind to make great achievements. When in Kenting, he meets Liangliang and develops a romantic relationship. *

as Chu Yiyang, a forty-five-year-old man who runs a variety of bars. His wife divorces him because of his failure in investments. After that, he comes to Kenting. He is so generous and warm-hearted that he wins the respect of local residents. *

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an international environment assessor, who goes to Kenting with DingXiaohui. *

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as Liangliang's mother *

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as ice-cream vendor (cameo)

Episodes

Lost in paradise--

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(王若琳) As love begins to mend--

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Release

''Wayward Kenting'' was put on screen on December 17, 2007.

Awards and nominations

Merchandise

* Book: ''It Is Sunny In Kenting'' — released in the year 2007 * DVD: ''It Is Sunny In Kenting'' — released in the year 2008

References

External links

*
Official WebsiteBlog
{{Doze Niu Public Television Service original programming 2007 Taiwanese television series debuts 2008 Taiwanese television series endings Taiwanese television series Television shows written by Wen Yu-fang