TV series

The Gem of Life

2008–2009 · 1 season

A slow-burning, emotionally charged family saga where scheming and betrayal unfold against opulent settings, demanding attention.

Overview: The Gem of Life was a TVB grand production drama, that broadcast between October 2008 and February 2009. The series was specifically filmed to celebrate TVB's 41st Anniversary. The series was filmed in many locations apart from Hong Kong, including Tibet, Taiwan and France.
How it feels: Tense, melancholic, cynical and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Family, betrayal, power, class
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
betrayal
power
class
redemption
Places: big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild