Heavenly Hand
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| Also known as | 麻雀樂團 |
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| Opening theme | "轉角 (Turning Point)" by Janees Wong |
| Original language | Cantonese |
| No. of episodes | 25 |
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| Producer | Marco Law |
| Production location | Hong Kong |
| Running time | approx. 45 minutes per episode |
| Production company | TVB |
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| Release | 28 July – 29 August 2025 |
Heavenly Hand (Chinese: 麻雀樂團; lit. The Mahjong Orchestra) is a Hong Kong television series created by TVB, with Marco Law serving as producer. The 25-episode series aired from 28 July to 29 August 2025. Set in Wan Chai, the family-focused drama blends local culture with music, exploring human relationships through mahjong culture and a symphony orchestra. Emphasizing classic TVB storytelling and nostalgia, it stars Shaun Tam and Ali Lee in the lead roles.
Cast
[edit]- Shaun Tam as Szeto Kau, the owner of Tai Lung Fung, a mahjong parlor inherited from his late father. Upon learning that his long-lost daughter is a cellist in the Metro Harbour Orchestra, he provides support to the ensemble.[1]
- Kelvin Liu as the young Szeto Kau
- Ali Lee as Cheung Tet, a businesswoman who grew up near Tai Lung Fung and admired Szeto Kau. She was initially hired as his accountant and now manages Cheung Hing Development for his investments.[1]
- Rosita Kwok as Shum Ka-ming, a cellist pursuing a professional orchestral career. Szeto Kau’s sponsorship provides her with additional opportunities.[1]
- David Chiang as Au-yeung Chung, a mahjong tycoon leading Tak Wong Group and the Mahjong Association. He attempts to acquire Tai Lung Fung and expand his business empire.[1]
- Willie Wai as Cheung Wai, a bar owner loyal to Szeto Kau, described as close as a brother.[1]
- Telford Wong as Ching Long, a police officer adopted and raised by Szeto Kau, who balances his professional duties with family responsibilities.[1]
- Karen Wu as Ching Ching, owner of a fast-food business gifted by her adoptive brother Szeto Kau after graduation.[1]
- Brian Tse as Kam Hiu-sing (Kim), a renowned young Chinese conductor[1]
- Stephen Ho as Ng Chun-keung, a veteran police officer and childhood friend of Szeto Kau and Cheung Wai.[1]
- Axity Chong as Shum Ying, Szeto Kau's wife, who left him many years ago.
Theme and production
[edit]The drama explores themes of family, human relationships, and Hong Kong's local culture. It adopts a traditional, family-oriented storytelling style. The Hong Kong Amateur Orchestra served as consultants and appeared in several performance scenes, and cast members received training to perform musical pieces authentically. Large-scale orchestra sequences required extensive preparation, including music arrangement, rehearsals, and instrumentation, to create realistic performances.[1] David Chiang, who plays Au-yeung Chung, noted that a mahjong scene involved precise coordination, memorization, and synchronized dialogue, taking two days to film.[2] The series was also Ali Lee's final project with TVB before her contract expired.[3]
Plot
[edit]Szeto Kau, owner of the Tai Lung Fung mahjong parlor, lives with his adopted siblings, Ching Long, a police officer, and Ching Ching, a fast-food shop owner. Years earlier, his wife Shum Ying disappeared, leaving him unaware of the daughter she had after leaving him. Kau discovers a video of a young cellist, Shum Ka-ming, and realizes she may be his daughter, prompting him to search for his family.
Ka-ming, principal cellist of the struggling Metro Harbour Orchestra, faces financial difficulties and the threat of closure. When Kau confirms her identity, he purchases the orchestra to support her, causing initial tension with his accountant Cheung Tet, who also has feelings for him. Ka-ming eventually learns the truth about her father, strengthening their father-daughter relationship.
Independently, Kau confronts Au-yeung Chung, a powerful mahjong tycoon seeking control of Tai Lung Fung. He joins the Mahjong Association to resist Chung’s influence, leading to business and mahjong confrontations. Chung, later diagnosed with cancer, reconciles with Kau and appoints Tet as his successor.
The orchestra recovers, culminating in a public concert that includes a father-daughter duet by Kau and Ka-ming. Afterwards, Ka-ming, Kam Hiu-sing, and Ching Ching pursue opportunities elsewhere, leaving Kau on his own. Two years later, Tet, having moved on, encounters them during a street performance and reunites with Kau and Ka-ming.[4]
Music
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Turning Point* (轉角)" | Hayes Yeung | Kwong Ching-yan/Bach | Janees Wong | 1:21[5] |
| 2. | "Expiration Date* (有效日期)" | Hayes Yeung | Kwong Ching-yan | Janees Wong | 3:16[6] |
(*) A direct translation of the original title is provided when no official English song title exists.
Ratings
[edit]| Week | Episodes | Airing dates | Ratings[a] | Ref. | |
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| 1 | 1 – 5 | 28 July–1 August 2025 | 19.4 points | 1.26 million | [8] |
| 2 | 6 – 10 | 4–8 August 2025 | 20 points | 1.29 million | [9] |
| 3 | 11 – 15 | 11–15 August 2025 | 19.4 points | 1.26 million | [10] |
| 4 | 16 – 20 | 18–22 August 2025 | 20.1 points | 1.30 million | [11] |
| 5 | 21 – 25 | 25–29 August 2025 | 20.5 points | 1.32 million | [12] |
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j 《麻雀樂團》麻雀Ｘ交響樂 交織灣仔人．情．味 [Heavenly Hand: Mahjong × Symphony Weaving Wanchai's People, Emotions, and Flavors]. TVB (in Traditional Chinese). 26 July 2025. Archived from the original on 14 October 2025. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ^ 麻雀樂團大結局率先睇｜李佳芯告別TVB之作播最後一集 鐵姐委屈含淚最終冇Happy Ending？ [Heavenly Hand Finale Preview: Ali Lee's TVB Farewell Drama Airs Final Episode – Will the character Cheung Tet End Up Tearful and Without a Happy Ending?]. ToPick (in Traditional Chinese). Hong Kong Economic Times. 29 August 2025. Archived from the original on 31 October 2025.
- ^ 陳釗 (21 August 2025). 麻雀樂團｜李佳芯親揭缺席宣傳原因 爆能否「歸隊」取決呢一點 [Heavenly Hand: Ali Lee reveals why she skipped promotions and what will determine if she returns]. HK01 (in Traditional Chinese). Archived from the original on 15 October 2025. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ^ 麻雀樂團劇情及演員名單｜全25集劇透懶人包（持續更新）譚俊彥/李佳芯/郭柏妍/姜大衛 訴說灣仔人情味 [Heavenly Hand: Full 25-Episode Summary Guide]. TVB (in Traditional Chinese). 24 August 2025. Archived from the original on 31 October 2025.
- 麻雀樂團線上看｜1-25集大結局TVB全劇透！每集劇情預告即時更新 [Heavenly Hand: Full 25-Episode Summary Guide]. ULifestyle (in Traditional Chinese). 29 August 2025. Archived from the original on 31 October 2025.
- ^ "轉角 (Theme from TV Drama Heavenly Hand) by Janees Wong on Apple Music". Apple Music. Hong Kong. Archived from the original on 15 December 2025. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ^ "有效日期 (Ending theme from TV Drama Heavenly Hand) by Janees Wong on Apple Music". Apple Music. Hong Kong. Archived from the original on 15 December 2025. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ^ Nip, Amy (9 August 2013). "Slide in television ratings is no drama, says TVB". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on 22 December 2020. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
- ^ 《麻雀樂團》首播吸126萬觀眾 《真相猜‧情‧尋》最高收視15.2點 [Heavenly Hand Premiere Attracts 1.26 Million Viewers; Ctrl+F The Truth Peaks at 15.2 Ratings Points]. Ming Pao (in Traditional Chinese). 5 August 2025. Archived from the original on 1 October 2025. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
- ^ 《麻雀樂團》第2周收視升勢延續 《藏海傳》吸101萬觀眾 [Heavenly Hand Ratings Keeps Rising in Week 2; The Legend of Zang Hai Draws 1.01 Million Viewers]. Ming Pao (in Traditional Chinese). 11 August 2025. Archived from the original on 1 October 2025. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
- ^ 胡凱欣 (18 August 2025). 《東張西望》最高22.3點繼續穩據收視榜首 《聲秀》升2.4點 [Scoop Tops Ratings at 22.3 Points; The Sound of Talents Climbs 2.4 points]. HK01 (in Traditional Chinese). Archived from the original on 1 October 2025. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
- ^ 《麻雀樂團》收視回升獲觀眾130萬捧場 《東張西望》21點繼續獨佔鰲頭 [Heavenly Hand Rebounds to 1.3M; Scoop Still No.1 at 21 rating points]. Bastille Post (in Traditional Chinese). 25 August 2025. Archived from the original on 2 October 2025. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
- ^ 港姐決賽收視21點 《麻雀樂團》結局吸132萬觀眾捧場 [21 Points for Miss Hong Kong Finale; Heavenly Hand Closes Strong at 1.32M]. Ming Pao (in Traditional Chinese). 1 September 2025. Archived from the original on 2 October 2025. Retrieved 2 October 2025.