A Pillow Case of Mystery II
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A Pillow Case of Mystery II (Traditional Chinese: 施公奇案II; literally The Curious Cases of Lord Sze II) is a 2010 Hong Kong
detective-fantasy television drama starring Bobby Au-yeung
as the titular character, Mr. Sze. Produced by Lam Chi-wah and edited by Lee Yee-wah and Choi Suk-yin, the drama is a TVB
production. The original broadcast was on the TVB Jade
network with 45-minute episodes airing five days a week from 31 January to 6 August 2010. The two-hour finale was aired on Saturday, 7 August 2010.
The drama is a direct sequel to A Pillow Case of Mystery
, which aired in early 2006. Set in the early 19th century Qing dynasty
, a year after the original, Sze Sai-lun meets a new pillow spirit, who convinces him to become the new magistrate for Sin-yau County.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
detective-fantasy television drama starring Bobby Au-yeung
Bobby Au-Yeung
Bobby Au-yeung Tsan-wah is a Hong Kong actor best known for his comedic roles in many TVB television dramas. Au-yeung gained wide public attention in the 1990s for his portrayal of Ben Yu in the 1991 legal drama File of Justice, appearing in all five seasons of the drama...
as the titular character, Mr. Sze. Produced by Lam Chi-wah and edited by Lee Yee-wah and Choi Suk-yin, the drama is a TVB
Television Broadcasts Limited
Television Broadcasts Limited, commonly known as TVB, is the second over-the-air commercial television station in Hong Kong. It commenced broadcasting on 19 November 1967...
production. The original broadcast was on the TVB Jade
TVB Jade
TVB Jade is a flagship TV channel in Hong Kong, established by Television Broadcasts Limited, and is one of the free-to-air Cantonese language television channels in Hong Kong, the other being its arch-rival ATV Home...
network with 45-minute episodes airing five days a week from 31 January to 6 August 2010. The two-hour finale was aired on Saturday, 7 August 2010.
The drama is a direct sequel to A Pillow Case of Mystery
A Pillow Case of Mystery
A Pillow Case of Mystery is a 2006 Hong Kong detective-fantasy television drama starring Bobby Au-yeung as the titular character, Mr. Sze. Produced by Lam Chi-wah and edited by Lau Chi-wah, the drama is a TVB production...
, which aired in early 2006. Set in the early 19th century Qing dynasty
Qing Dynasty
The Qing Dynasty was the last dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912 with a brief, abortive restoration in 1917. It was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China....
, a year after the original, Sze Sai-lun meets a new pillow spirit, who convinces him to become the new magistrate for Sin-yau County.
Main characters
- Bobby Au-yeungBobby Au-YeungBobby Au-yeung Tsan-wah is a Hong Kong actor best known for his comedic roles in many TVB television dramas. Au-yeung gained wide public attention in the 1990s for his portrayal of Ben Yu in the 1991 legal drama File of Justice, appearing in all five seasons of the drama...
portrays the titular character Magistrate Sze Sai-lun, Sin-yau County's new magistrate. - Jessica HsuanJessica HsuanJessica Hester Hsuan, or Suen Huen is a Hong Kong actress. Jessica holds a degree from Imperial College London.She is currently one of the most popular television actresses of Hong Kong. She started her career in late 1992 and early 1993...
portrays Ng Kwan-yau, a con artist. - Joel ChanJoel Chan (actor)Joel Chan Shan-chung is a Hong Kong actor and singer, best known for his roles as Tsor-lun in the 2009 crime drama E.U. and So Ying-chun in the 2010 detective-fantasy period drama A Pillow Case of Mystery II.-Film:...
portrays So Ying-chun (born Guuwalgiya Jinchun), the son of the Eighth Prince. - Leila TongLeila TongLeila Tong Ling is an actress in Hong Kong. She was born into an Indonesian Chinese family. Her birth name is used in her works during her childhood and adolescence.- Career :...
portrays Ting Mei-yan, the daughter of General Ting. - Johnson LeeJohnson Lee-TV series:-Film:-External links:** at the Hong Kong Movie DataBase...
portrays the new Pillow Spirit, later revealed to be Ngau Tai-lik, a castrated man, from the Ngau village.
Recurring characters
- Lee Fung portrays Chiu Yuet-ngor, Sai-lun's mother.
- Rosanne Lui portrays Pong Got-ngoi, Sai-lun's official wife.
- Eileen YeowEileen Yeow-Career:Eileen won the title of Miss Singapore Universe in 1991. After that, she went on to represent Singapore in the Miss Universe pageant in Las Vegas during the same year. Her best friend, Miss Hong Kong Anita Yuen then encouraged her to expand her acting career in Hong Kong. She then went to...
portrays Ka Sau-yuk, Sai-lun's second wife/concubine. - Gordon LiuGordon LiuGordon Liu is a Chinese martial arts film actor. He became famous for playing the lead in The 36th Chamber of Shaolin and its sequels...
portrays Szema Jui-fung, the head constable. - Law Ho-kai portrays Ng Sau-shun, Kwan-yau's uncle and owner of the Dragon Phoenix Inn.
- Cha Cha Chan portrays Tit Kim-lan, an employee at Dragon Phoenix Inn.
- Alex Lam portrays Chukot Leung, an employee at Dragon Phoenix Inn.
- Wi Kar Hung portrays Golden-haired Rat, an employee at Dragon Phoenix Inn.
- Dai Yiu-ming portrays Assistant Lui Ming, Sai-lun's assistant judge.
- Cilla Kung portrays Ting Ting, Mei-yan's younger cousin.
- Luk Wing-chi portrays Ng Hei-lam, Ng Kwan-yu's six-year-old daughter.
The swordfish murder case
- Kwong Chor-fai portrays Magistrate Yeung (villain)
- Ngai Wai-man portrays Chan Dai-kwan (villain)
- Wong Man-piu porrays Constable Chu
The undergarment theft case
- Lily Liu portrays Miss Fa
- Choi Hau-lam portrays Ngang Ngang
- Tsui Man-ching portrays Yin Yin
- Annie WongAnnie WongAnnie Chong Wong is a TVB actress in Hong Kong. She is currently working for TVB. In an interview she said, "I want to become a hairdresser, make-up artist and dresser. As an artist one can learn all three things."...
portrays Kiu Kiu - Yaka Fu portrays Yim Yim
- Leo Tsang portrays Tong Yan
The painting theft case
- Wong Wai-tak portrays Fung Chi-hoi
- June Chan portrays Sin Ying
The drama murder case
- Raymond Tsang portrays Ng Kwan-yu, Kwan-yau's older brother.
- Rachel Kan portrays Ling Lung
- Kwok Dak-shun portrays Hung Wuen-tong
- Lee Kai-kit portrays Fan Siu-sau (villain)
- Cheung Dat-lun portrays Yim Bak-sang
- Lam Yuen-ying portrays Au-yeung Hon
The family genocide case
- Law Lok-lam portrays General Ting Yan-chuen, Mei-yan's father.
- Suet Nei portrays Wong Seung
- Chalk North portrays Chik Yiu-tin (villain)
- Lee Chi-kei portrays Lo Yau-choi
- Elton Loo portrays Lo Dat
- Wong Ching portrays Lo Shu-gan
The serial rapist murder case
- Cheng Ka-sang portrays Kot Fei (villain)
- Ma Tai-lo portrays Tin Siu-tung
- Lai Sau-ying portryas Grandma Kam
- Wong Tsun-san portrays Lam Gau
Pillow spirit and Mystery Bay case
- Rain Lau portrays Princess Mucideri Yanxian (main villain)
- Henry Lee portrays Samala Acai (semi-villain)
- Lee Kong-lung portrays Eunuch Lo (villain)
- Yoyo ChenYoyo ChenYoyo Chen is a Hong Kong actress under TVB.-Biography:Yoyo was given her first TVB role in 2004 in the Sunshine Heartbeat...
portrays Princess Qianqian - Queena Chan portrays Ng Mau-dan
Viewership ratings
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July 12 - July 16, 2010 | |
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July 19 - July 22, 2010 | |
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July 26 - July 30, 2010 | |
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| August 2 - August 6, 2010 | |
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| August 7, 2010 | |
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TVB Anniversary Awards 2010
- Nominated: Best Drama
- Nominated: Best Actor (Bobby Au Yeung)
- Nominated: Best Actress (Jessica Hsuan)
External links
- TVB.com A Pillow Case of Mystery II - Official Website
- K for TVB Episode Synopsis
- Batgwa.com: News on Costume Fitting