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The Self Within

1990 · 1 season

A slow, earnest family drama that unfolds through tangled romances and quiet sacrifices, rewarding patient viewers with emotional payoffs.

Created by
Poon Ka-Tak
Genres
Drama
Overview
Irresponsible Ning Rizhao relies on his brother Rilang. Neighbor Yang Xiaokui loves Rizhao. Rilang and friend Weng Yuxiu like colleague Gu Lingdi. Rilang sacrifices his feelings for Yuxiu. Lingdi sympathizes with Rilang. Rizhao reunites with former love Ruan Qiao. Ivory ban causes Rizhao to lose everything. Ruan Qiao suggests work abroad, straining their relationship. Rilang discovers he's not the biological son. Lingdi's father deceived Rizhao. Lingdi tries to accept Yuxiu. Rilang returns when father falls ill. Rizhao and Ruan Qiao reconcile. Lingdi refuses marriage proposal. Lingdi starts a new life abroad.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
Family, love, betrayal, identity
Content
Mild sexual content. No violence, gore or swearing.
Note
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Full breakdown
Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence none
    • Sex mild
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action1
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism8
    Romance6
    Tension3
    Darkness4
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight6

    Cast

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    Genres
    drama
    Created by
    Poon Ka-Tak
    Starring
    Richard Ng Man-tat, Kiki Sheung, Gallen Law Ka-leung, Maggie Chan Mei-Kei, Bao Fang, Lily Chung Suk-wai, Cheung Siu-fai, Sarah Wong
    Length
    1 seasons, 20 episodes, 45 min each
    Network
    TVB Jade
    Country
    Hong Kong
    Languages
    Cantonese

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