TV series

For Home's Sake

1993 · 1 season

A slow, earnest domestic drama where money worries and quiet heartbreak simmer under everyday conversations.

Overview: Chong Man and Ding Chung Nam's marriage falters after selling their property. Chung Nam's affair with her ex-boyfriend complicates things. Meanwhile, Man develops feelings for Chan Miu Ling, who he takes in after her husband leaves her. When Miu Ling returns years later, Man confesses his love. Meanwhile, Mei Po and Tin Yau struggle to overcome obstacles and save money to buy a home.
How it feels: Melancholic, earnest, romantic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Love, betrayal, family, class
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
betrayal
family
class
guilt
Places: big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild