The Slicing of the Demon
The Slicing of the Demon is a Hong Kong television series produced by TVB. It was released overseas in March 2007.
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| Genre | Costume drama Paranormal thriller |
| Written by | Lo Mei-wan |
| Starring | Sunny Chan Michael Tse Bernice Liu Elliot Ngok Angela Tong |
| Theme music composer | Tang Chi-wai |
| Opening theme | Waan Yung Joi Yi Ma (還用在意嗎) by Bernice Liu |
| Country of origin | Hong Kong |
| Original language(s) | Cantonese |
| No. of episodes | 20 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Chong Wai-kin |
| Camera setup | Multi camera |
| Running time | 45 mins. (each) |
| Production company(s) | TVB |
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| Original network | TVB Jade |
| Picture format | 576i (SDTV) |
| Original release | 18 April – 16 May 2013 |
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| Traditional Chinese | 凶城計中計 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 凶城计中计 | ||||||
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Synopsis
During the Ming Dynasty, executioner To Sei-hoi and his god-brother, Shui Yu-chan, a doctor, accidentally enter the town of Cheung Lung. Cheung Lung appears to be a happy and peaceful place. However, underneath the facade, it's hiding a very big secret.
The brothers meet the town's wealthiest man Fok Tin-ming, as well as his stubborn and unreasonable daughter, Fok Sin-yiu. By mistake, Hoi and Yiu get married and become husband and wife. Suddenly, a number of murders happen in the town. While investigating, Hoi discovers that he and Chan are being caught in a trap. It turns out that there's someone behind the scenes pulling the strings. But, who is it? Is it a god? A person? The unknown causes immense fear in people...
Cast
Main characters
- To Sei-hoi (Sunny Chan) is the adopted son of an executioner. After his foster father's death, he carries his golden executioner blade with him wherever he goes to remind himself of his identity. He befriends Shui Yu-chan, a doctor, and the two become sworn brothers.
- Shui Yu-chan (Michael Tse) keeps his identity a secret in order to avenge for his late father Kong Yuk-shu. He falls in love with Sin-yiu, but later finds out that Sin-yiu is actually his enemy's daughter.
- Fok Sin-yiu (Bernice Liu) is the daughter of Fok Tin-ming, Cheung Lung town's priest. She falls in love with Yu-chan and the two plan to elope, but she returns to Sei-hoi.
- Poon Jai-yuet (Angela Tong) is one of Fok Tin-ming's most trusted subordinates. She falls in love with Yu-chan, often finding herself stuck between friendship and love.
- Fok Tin-ming (Elliot Ngok Wah) is Cheung Lung town's priest.
Recurring characters
- Kei Hok-yu (Benz Hui)
- Fok Sin-kei (Charmaine Li)
- Poon Sing-yeung (Lo Chun-shun)
- Wong Bik-yuk (Sherming Yiu)
- Lau Hoi-fuk (Ellesmere Choi)
External links
- SPCNET.tv The Slicing of the Demon - Reviews (in English)