Old Time Buddy

A gentle, nostalgic trip through showbiz ups and downs, mixing light comedy with bittersweet moments and a touch of melodrama.

Created by

Chung Shu-Kai

Genres

Drama, Comedy

Starring

Gallen Law Ka-leung, Francis Ng Chun-yu, Maggie Cheung Ho-yee

Overview

A light comic memoir of the four hottest movies stars in the sixties through the nineties. Bosom friends Yuen and Ki try their luck in the show business together. But it turns out that only Yuen is destined to stardom. He is given the chance to often costar with the two hottest actresses, Fong and Chu. When Ki eventually becomes popular, the black and white movie industry starts to find its way downhill. Worse still, Ki is badly defamed when the secret of his father being a murderer is disclosed. He suspects Yuen to be behind this and they become enemies. Thirty years later, Yuen, Ki, Fong and Chu meet again. Will time help unravel their misunderstanding?

How it feels

Light, warm, melancholic and satirical. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Friendship, ambition, betrayal, love

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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