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The Last Steep Ascent
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The Last Steep Ascent

2012-09-17 · 45 min / episode · ★ 7.5

Drama

The Last Steep Ascent is a Hong Kong television drama produced by TVB under executive producer Lee Tim-shing.

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Creators
Lee Tim-Sing
Production companies
TVB
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Edwin SiuEdwin Siu賀世豪
Aimee ChanAimee Chan田愛娣
Moses Chan HoMoses Chan Ho苗天
Suet NeiSuet Nei徐小妹
Kenny Wong Tak-BanKenny Wong Tak-Ban鄭嬌
Maggie Cheung Ho-YeeMaggie Cheung Ho-Yee顧新月
Samantha KoSamantha Ko姜艷萍
Kwan ChingKwan Ching贊祥叔
Helena Law LanHelena Law Lan賀梁美娟
Cheung Kwok-KeungCheung Kwok-Keung賀世章
Chang YiChang Yi賀坤堯
Katy KungKaty Kung賀世雯
Yu Chi-MingYu Chi-Ming鍾鑑
Elliot Ngok WahElliot Ngok Wah苗海
Leung Ka-kiLeung Ka-ki鍾樂荷
Jim TangJim Tang劉家明
Janice ShumJanice Shum達嫂
Carmaney WongCarmaney Wong
Bryant Mak Chi-LokBryant Mak Chi-Lok細奀
Lee Hoi-SangLee Hoi-Sang喜叔

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