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The Building Blocks of Life
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The Building Blocks of Life

2007-12-03 · 45 min / episode · Not rated

Drama

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Creators
Marco Wing-Yin Law
Production companies
TVB
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Alex Fong Chung-sunAlex Fong Chung-sun钟国强
Tavia YeungTavia Yeung张文政
Christine Ng Wing-meiChristine Ng Wing-mei程慧仪
Chris Lai Lok-yiChris Lai Lok-yi蔡志贤
Chung King-FaiChung King-Fai
Power Chan Kwok-pongPower Chan Kwok-pong
Natalie Tong Sze-WingNatalie Tong Sze-Wing
Timmy Hung Tin-mingTimmy Hung Tin-ming
Anne Heung Hoi-LamAnne Heung Hoi-Lam
Lee Shing-cheongLee Shing-cheong
Kingdom Yuen King-tanKingdom Yuen King-tan
Sam Chan Yu-SumSam Chan Yu-Sum
Steve Lee Ka-tingSteve Lee Ka-ting
Rachel KanRachel Kan
Pak YanPak Yan
Lau KongLau Kong
Alice Fung So-borAlice Fung So-bor
Janice ShumJanice Shum
Yvonne Lam Yee-ManYvonne Lam Yee-Man
Lily Lai-Lai LiuLily Lai-Lai Liu

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