Chow Yun-Fat before he was cool, gambling his way through 1930s China.
Season 2 • Episode 20
LatestU LAN is so ambitious as trying to snatch AH LOON's business into her own hands. After massive killings and bloodshed, she fails. AH LOON is sorry to have AH FU killed in the fight. CHOU returns to Shanghai and search for AH LOON for revenge. He takes AH LOON to the Nine-heavens tower for a big game of cards which constitutes the final climax of the series.
Set in 1930s Guangdong, when the gambling industry was in full bloom. One of the greatest gamblers in all of Southern China is Law Sei Hoi, who is dubbed as "Divine Eyes of the South" due to his keen eyesight, which he has used to win a great number of games. In addition to his recognition as a highly-skilled gambler, Law Sei Hoi is the owner of a number of casinos in Guangzhou. Tam Sing, an orphan, wanting to be a gambler himself, pursues Law Sei Hoi, asking him to accept him as a disciple. A blossoming romance begins to emerge between his teacher, Law Sei Hoi and his older sister, Tam Siu Tong, who is a well-known Cantonese opera singer. Hung Biu, the rival of Lo Sei Hoi and a gambling tycoon from Guangxi, however, plans to take over the Guangzhou gambling industry.
Acting
Patrick Tse Yin's commanding presence as the gambling master.
Production
Recreating 1930s Guangzhou gambling dens on a TV budget.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This early TVB series features multiple future Hong Kong cinema legends in supporting roles before their breakout films.
The 'Divine Eyes' nickname references traditional Chinese gambling culture where sharp observation was considered almost supernatural skill.
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