Title: When Lanes Merge
Chinese Title: 情越åŒç™½çº¿ (Ching Yuet Seung Baak Sin)
Cast: Kent Cheng, Raymond Wong Ho Yin, Kate Tsui, Sonija Kwok, Lee Heung Kam, Raymond Cho, Elaine Yiu, Chan Chin Pang
Episodes: 20
Airing date: 28 June 2010 (after The Mysteries of Love)
Official: Website | Purchase DVD @ YesAsia.com (English Subtitles)
Themesong: Won’t Leave won’t Abandon– Ryan Lau
Executive Producer: Leung Choy Yuen
Scriptwriter:Ng Shiu Tung & Kar Wai Lam
Synopsis
Rushing along the road every day with a vibrant mix of passengers of all kinds, what taxi drivers see and hear is far more varied than one can ever imagine. Retired taxi driver HO KAU (Kent Cheng) returns to the job after his son HO KA-PO (Raymond Wong) is convicted of causing death by dangerous driving. The incident has exacerbated the already fractious relationship between the father and the son. PO works for KAU after his release from prison. Before long, he has another serious road accident, in which KAU is also involved and severely injured, both mentally and physically. PO feels so guilty towards his father and comes to understand the importance of careful driving. He maintains a high degree of vigilance while driving but still gets picked on constantly by female traffic police officer KO LAI-SAM (Kate Tsui). As time goes by, the pair have gradually developed a strong attachment to each other and finally become lovers. But PO’s ex-girlfriend CHEUNG HIU-MAN (Sonija Kwok) and SAM’s grandmother KO LI SHUK-CHING (Lee Heung Kam) turn out to be the biggest obstacle to their relationship, leaving the pair stranded in dismay along the tunnel of love…
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Credits: TVB.com.au
Its good to see TVB raising awareness to careful driving though. I love Raymond Wong so I’ll definitely give this ago. I’m not a fan of Kent Cheng though, despite him being an actor since the 1970’s I’m not a fan of his acting.
It’s nice to see TVB giving new pairings ago too, Raymond-Kate-Sonija love triangle? If I remember correctly I don’t think any of them have been in a series together yet?
um………….. I dunno about this series XD Don’t really like the cast and the synopsis doesn’t sound too interesting ^^;;
I’m interested in the Raymond-Kate pair but like chibi says, the storyline is a bit dodgy. But like Jenny says, it’s good to see TVB spreading the word of drive safely!
hmm…interesting, tvb seems to be able to make a story out of every profession possible lol, but i haven’t heard any news about this series til now, hopefully it won’t be a disappointment like some of the past series…
It IS interesting to see TVB make a series abt taxi drivers, something you see in virtually EVERY TVB series. The plot doesn’t sound strong and while I like Raymond Wong, I’m not really a Kate, Sonija nor Kent fan. Ah well, maybe I’ll catch the first few eps.
BTW K, are you watching Mysteries of Love? 🙂
Yea, I agree..taxi drivers lol…
I’m surprised Raymond Wong is given a lead role 🙂 Like you, I’m not a fan of the other characters either, but I’ve been watching bits and pieces while it’s airring during dinner.
I have to say the cast is refreshing but weird. Maybe because they haven’t acted in a series together before or something but they look out-of-place (as if Sonjia and Kate really lack the chemistry etc)
It is obvious that Kent and Raymond’s characters care about each other deeply but can’t manage to express themselves…and they always end up in a fight. It’s interesting watching these two and snippets of their past.
Felt really sorry for the father though when Raymond had to go to jail. Very touching to see him running and puffing to see his son in one occasion- and buying 2 fish- finally doing what he promised him when he was young.
The story is progressing slowly though..wonder what else is to come..
And sorry for the slow reply, but yes, I’ve seen MOL (most of it anyway…)
I’ve watched 14 episodes so far of When Lanes Merge.. and oddly enough, I actually enjoy it! Weird, but I find myself enjoying it more than I did MOL! haha, prob because I had no expectations for this one and tons for MOL..
Agree with u abt the refreshing but weird casting 🙂 Kent and Raymond acted together previously in that dog show with Steven Ma and Linda Chung but other than that I don’t think the rest have acted together before. Nice to see a whole mixed up cast 🙂
Hope this is not spoilery for you but the relationship between Kent and Raymond is sooo much better and sooo nice to watch now! 🙂
Have to say I like Raymond Wong more and more! And while Kate’s acting is still quite mehhh but her character is quite likeable after awhile. A lot of the side characters annoy me (like Sonija’s family! ugh!) though I notice the guy who plays the villain (Elaine Yiu’s boss) is in so many shows these days! He’s actually not bad!
The plot does sound.. eeeh lol. The only thing I would watch for is Raymond Wong. If I hear good words about it from people then I might watch it (:
Oh wow, that sounds…interesting…lol no, jks. Good that TVB is finally recognizing Raymond Wong -.- and actually…I never heard of this series until like two weeks ago, XD, but wow, Lee Heung Kam is in here! That’s pretty cool too XDDD The Raymond and Kate line seems pretty interesting…I hate to admit, but Kate looks pretty in the poster x)
Ikr she looks really pretty in the poster and int he series too!
It’s great to see TVB let Raymond Wong take a leading role. I hope this will be the first of many more to come.
But I doubt I’ll watch it. KatexRaymond? Can’t imagine them together. And the plot sounds….very dry. I guess the meat will be the reconciliation of father and son, and the love triangle (of which I’m no fan).
The lack of much promotions, the loose plot writeup and Raymond’ horrid-looking hair (from the poster) isn’t going to make me watch this series. I’d rather go watch SITS again.
Oh, this is coming up after MOL right? I’m praying that the ratings will not disappoint too much.
Watching this series cuz I’m a fan of Kate! Can’t wait!!! Its going to be tough for this series to keep up with ratings though as the World Cup is heating up and all. Oh well, I don’t really care about ratings.
i can’t wait to watch this series. For i’m a fan of SonijaKwok. KateT. is okay.
I can’t believe this will be airing during dinner time.. there better not be lots of blood cause I’d like to eat my food XD
so emotionaaaaaal ):
and raymond wong is goodlooking,
i don’t like that guy, the one that owns the
restaurant. and i feel sorry for the old fat guy.
it’s good lah….. LOL
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raymond Lau can not singg!!! :S
ryan*
Raymond and Kate are such an unlikely couple o__o
yeah tottally agree 🙂
i think that Kate and Raymond are quite compatible. At least,more than him and Sonjia.
Guys,how come episode 10 not airing this friday?
uhh…can’t wait untill monday!!! :{
They were airring a 2 hour finale for “Ghost Writers” 🙂
I have to say, this is actually quite a good series! I never knew there was so much to taxi driving!
The cast is refreshing, and surprisingly, Raymond and Kate make a enjoyable and addicting couple. I’m always wanting scenes with them together! The storyline is actually quite well thought out. I didn’t think I’ll enjoy this but I’m hooked on it now! It kind of shows what the real world is like when you come out of jail.
I love watching Raymond’s emotional scenes, it really shows how much he’s grown as an actor.
Sonija is … usual, and just up to episode 12, I can already see a really fierce love triangle heating up.
Lee Heung Kam is of course brilliant, she gives off that comedy to make this series not that emotional and it makes this series have a few good laughs. Love it when she speaks English!
Kent is … yeah, usual as well. Nothing Special.
Raymond Cho and Elaine make quite a good photogenic couple but these two characters are starting to bug me a bit for reasons that I won’t say so there’s no spoilers.
Ruco (Chan Ching Pang) does a great job at being quite ‘annoying’ and ‘evil’.
I can’t wait for the ending, give this series a go, it’s definitely not what I anticipated!
Dammit, this is to my point of view one of the BEST series this year! I want to watch it again!! The ending’s fantastic, the plot was fantastic, everything was emotional, it was like AMAZING!!! I love it, love it, love it!!
Raymond deserves the promotion to 1st lead. He and Kate make such a good couple!! Addicted!!
You have to watch it!! 5 out of 5!
I see some of this drama during dinner time, and I gotta say I simply cannot stand Kate’s character. Actually, I think it’s the actress- she always tries to look cool, but she just seems so bitchy and arrogant..ughh, terrible.
To be honest, I’m not interested in watching this series b/c Kate is in it. I agree with Chibi that Kate tries to act and look cool but she just ends up looking stupid (with those duck lips of hers). Can’t wait until TVB finally realizes she can’t act and gets rid of her.
yeah agree wit joyce,kate t really cant act somemore with those duck lip of hers.Very irritating always trying to act cool and bitchy,i am no fan of sonja kwok but i think she better than terrible kate t.
Dear KTVB and everyone,
Do you or does anyone know when does lanes merge will be released in viet? Also do you or does anyone know what website to watch when lanes merge in viet?
can anyone translate the theme song into english thanks
Holding the steering wheel listening to the vigorous, fierce wind; Eyes suddenly open
I suddenly awakened; the atmosphere became calm
Looking at the paused engine, sensed grievances; I realized I was caprice
I reflected upon myself when I saw my father’s figure
When I had difficulties, even at the worst of times, he never gives up on me
The future may be bitter or sweet
Just when the whole world leaves me
Only you are willing to bear
Even if the whole world is lost, you are willing to save.
Even in the future, with no compensation, you never let go
Holding the steering wheel listening to the vigorous, fierce wind; Eyes suddenly open
I suddenly awakened, thinking of you
Surprisingly, I quite liked the series 🙂 Raymond-Kate pairing was pretty cute too 🙂
not bad at least something to watch after dinner
but i like the curls of KateTsui hair 🙂 <3
*nice 🙂