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 byAng Eng Tee 洪荣狄
Directed byFang Jiafu 方家福
StarringLi 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 originSingapore
Original languageChinese
No. of episodes20
Production
ProducerWinnie Wong 王尤红
Running timeapprox. 45 minutes
Release
Original networkMediaCorp Channel 8
Original releaseApril 2002 (2002-04)
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

Supporting cast

2002 Accolades

AwardNomineeResult
Young Talent Award 青苹果奖Ang Ching HuiNominated
Best Actor 最佳男主角Li NanxingWon
Best Supporting Actor 最佳男配角Huang YiliangWon
Best Supporting Actress 最佳女配角Tracer WongNominated
Best Drama Serial 最佳电视剧Nominated
Best Screenplay 最佳剧本Ang Eng TeeWon
Best Sound Design 最佳音乐与音效设计Chen Weichang & Leong Mei HanWon

References

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