The Vagrant (TV series)
The Vagrant (Chinese: 豹子胆) is a 2002 Chinese drama. It was produced by Mediacorp, a television station in Singapore. The cast includes veteran actors Li Nanxing, Huang Biren and Huang Yiliang as well as new artistes Zhang Yaodong, Le Yao and Zzen Zhang. The Vagrant was the second highest rated drama serial in 2002, after Beautiful Connection which coincidentally also starred Huang Bi Ren.
| The Vagrant | |
|---|---|
| 豹子胆 | |
| Written by | Ang Eng Tee 洪荣狄 |
| Directed by | Fang Jiafu 方家福 |
| Starring | Li Nanxing Huang Biren Zheng Geping Yvonne Lim |
| Opening theme | 好人难做 by Benny Wong, sung by Tay Ping Hui |
| Ending theme | 无名 by Benny Wong, sung by Li Nanxing |
| Country of origin | Singapore |
| Original language | Chinese |
| No. of episodes | 20 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Winnie Wong 王尤红 |
| Running time | approx. 45 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | MediaCorp Channel 8 |
| Original release | April 2002 |
| Related | |
| On the Fringe (2011) | |
Story
The first episode begins with the introduction of Ah Bao, who narrates his story. Abandoned by his own parents as a child, Ah Bao (Li Nanxing) grew up with gangsters and often got into trouble. At the age of 21, Ah Bao went to jail after his friend (Zheng Geping) and girlfriend (Joey Swee) betrayed him during a robbery he took part in. While in jail, Ah Bao plotted his revenge against the people who betrayed him.
Upon his release from prison, he discovered that his friend is now intellectually disabled and that his friend's ex-girlfriend has remarried. He learns that the couple has left behind children, who are abused by their foster family. Feeling sorry for them, Ah Bao decides to take care of the children.
Ah Bao ends up renting a place from Shushu (Huang Biren), a chicken rice seller, who is infamous for her weird temper. Living under the same roof, Ah Bao learns that Shushu's temperament is due to her husband's (Huang Yiliang) betrayal when she had breast cancer. As time goes by, the couple discovers the nicer side of each other and Ah Bao learns about trust again.
Just when life seems to be turning better for Ah Bao, he discovers the truth about his downfall ten years ago. He decides to uncover the mastermind. Is Ah Bao taking a wrong step in his life again?
Cast
Main cast
- Li Nanxing as Ah Bao/ Liu Xiaoming[1]
- Huang Biren as Gan Shushu
Supporting cast
- Zheng Geping as Ah Lang
- Huang Yiliang as Huang Jinlang
- Huang Shinan as Du Wei (David)
- Joey Swee as Cecilia
- Ang Ching Hui as Ke-ai
- Fraser Tiong as Kele
- Tracer Wong as Mao Nana
- Yao Wenlong as Lin Dehua
- Zhang Yaodong as Gan Yuan
- Le Yao as Yang Xiaomin
- Yvonne Lim as Song Xintian
- Zen Chong as Zhang Disheng
- Li Wenhai
- Hu Wensui
2002 Accolades
| Award | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Young Talent Award 青苹果奖 | Ang Ching Hui | Nominated |
| Best Actor 最佳男主角 | Li Nanxing | Won |
| Best Supporting Actor 最佳男配角 | Huang Yiliang | Won |
| Best Supporting Actress 最佳女配角 | Tracer Wong | Nominated |
| Best Drama Serial 最佳电视剧 | — | Nominated |
| Best Screenplay 最佳剧本 | Ang Eng Tee | Won |
| Best Sound Design 最佳音乐与音效设计 | Chen Weichang & Leong Mei Han | Won |
References
- "Li Nanxing never stops learning | News & Features | Cinema Online". www.cinema.com.my. Retrieved 2022-04-08.
External links
- Theme song
- The Vagrant (Chinese)