Top Cast
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Damian Lau Chung-Yan
Ye Haipeng (older)
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Lu Xingchen
Xia Yuqing
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June Wu
Ye Haipeng (younger)
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Xia Wang
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David Chiang Da-Wei
Ye Haipeng's father
Overview
A young journalist befriends a businessman and learns that after his dream of becoming a Ping-Pong player was cut short, he escaped to Hong Kong in search of a better life. Inspired by his story, the journalist decides to pursue her dreams.
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