Last One Standing (Hong Kong TV series)

Last One Standing (Chinese: 與敵同行; literally "walking with the enemy") is a 2008 Hong Kong television drama serial created by Amy Wong and produced by TVB. Premiering on Hong Kong's Jade and HD Jade channels on 22 September 2008, the serial ran for 22 episodes.

Last One Standing
Official poster
與敵同行
GenreDrama thriller
Mystery
Created byAmy Wong
Written byChoi Ting-ting
StarringRoger Kwok
Kevin Cheng
Yoyo Mung
Opening theme"Last One Standing" (與敵同行)
ComposerTang Chi-wai
Country of originHong Kong
Original languageCantonese
No. of episodes22
Production
Executive producerAmy Wong
Camera setupMulti camera
Running time45 minutes (each)
Production companyTVB
Original release
NetworkJade, HD Jade
Release22 September (2008-09-22) –
7 October 2008 (2008-10-07)
Last One Standing
intertitle
(from left to right: Yin, Carmen, Hei)
Traditional Chinese與敵同行
Simplified Chinese与敌同行
Literal meaning"Walking with the enemy"
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinYú Dí Tóng Xíng
Yue: Cantonese
JyutpingJyu5 Dik6 Tung4 Hang4

The serial tells the story of ex-convict Hei (Kevin Cheng), a young man who was sentenced to ten years in prison after he was framed for murdering his stepfather. When Hei is released, he exacts vengeance on his cousin and best friend Yin (Roger Kwok), who was a key witness of the murder.

Synopsis

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Time was served for a crime he did not commit.
After ten years, can he discover the truth behind his stepfather's murder?[1]

Former Hong Kong Correctional Services personnel Cheung Sing-hei (Kevin Cheng) was sent to prison for murdering his stepfather. The key witness of the case turns out to be his cousin and best friend Tong Lap-yin (Roger Kwok). Ten years later, Hei is released from prison. Yin is now one of the most influential people in the city while Hei's reputation and future are in ruins. Feeling extremely frustrated and harbouring suspicions about the case ten years ago, he is desperate to find out the truth behind his stepfather's death. After some investigation, Hei realises who the real killer was, but there appears to be no motive. More importantly, evidence is also lacking. This story is about how Hei exposes the truth and ultimately proves his innocence.

Cast

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Cast Role Description
Roger Kwok Tong Lap-yin
唐立言
Insurance Adjuster/Owner
Tong Hok-Yan and Tong So Lai-Fun's adopted son.
Cheung Sing-Hei's older cousin and enemy.
Lei Pui-ka's boyfriend.
(Main Villain)
Kevin Cheng Cheung Sing-hei
張承希
Ex-Convict
Convenience Store Clerk/Insurance Adjuster
Tong Lap-Yin's younger cousin and enemy.
Lei Pui-Ka's lover.
Ma Oi-Lam's ex-boyfriend.
Yoyo Mung Carmen Lei Pui-ka
利珮嘉
News Reporter
Tong Lap-Yin's girlfriend.
Cheung Sing-Hei's admirer.
Kiki Sheung Lau Kit-yee
劉潔儀
Insurance Agent
Tsang Tsu-Leung's wife.
Cheung Sing-Hei and Cheung Jung-See's mother.
Elaine Yiu Mandy Tong Hoi-man
唐凱敏
Insurance Adjuster
Tong Lap-Yin's stepsister.
Alex's girlfriend.
Rosanne Lui (呂珊) Tong Cheung Lai-fun
唐張麗芬
Parkinson's Disease Patient
Tong Hok-Yan's wife.
Tong Hoi-Man's mother.
Tong Lap-Yin's foster mother.
Yvonne Ho (何綺雲) Cheung Chung-sze
張頌思
Cheung Sing-Hei's younger sister.
Yeung Kin-Yip's wife.
Ellesmere Choi Yeung Kin-yip
楊健業
Hong Kong District Councilor
Cheung Jung-See's husband.
Macy Chan (陳美詩) Kelly Ma Oi-lam
馬愛琳
Accountant
Cheung Shing-Hei's ex-girlfriend.
Lei Pui-Ka's friend.
Tong Lap-Yin's assistant.
Mak Cheung-ching (麥長青) Poon Chi-kan
潘志勤
Insurance Adjuster
Tong Lap-Yin's orphanage friend/colleague.
Cheung Sing-Hei's friend.
Fiona's boyfriend.
Chun Wong (秦煌) Tong Hok-yan
唐學仁
Tong So Lai-Fun's husband.
Tong Hoi-Man's father.
Tong Lap-Yin's foster father.
Lai Suen (黎宣) Tong Lee So-ngoh
唐李素娥
Tong Hok-Yan's mother.
Law Lok Lam (羅樂林) Tsang Tsu-leung
曾樹樑
Lau Git-Yee's deceased husband.
Cheung Sing-Hei and Cheung Jung-See's stepfather.
Eileen Yeow Sandy Lei Pui-shan
利珮珊
Lei Pui-Ka's older sister.
Fiona Yuen Fiona Flight Attendant
Poon Chi-Kan's girlfriend.
Lei Pui-Ka's friend.
Eddie Li Alex Insurance Adjuster
Tong Hoi-Man's boyfriend.
Sherming Yiu (姚樂怡) So Lai-Fa
蘇麗花
Tsang Tsu-Leung's lover.

Viewership ratings

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Week Episode Average Points Peaking Points References
1
22–26 September 2008 1 — 5
28
31
[2]
2
29 September - 3 October 2008 6 — 10
27
29
[3]
3
6–10 October 2008 11 — 15
28
32
[4]
4
13–17 October 2008 16 — 20
31
33
[5]
4
18 October 2008 21 — 22
31
34
[6]

Awards and nominations

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41st TVB Anniversary Awards (2008)

  • "Best Drama"
  • "Best Actor in a Leading Role" (Kevin Cheng - Cheung Sing-Hei)
  • "My Favourite Male Character Role" (Kevin Cheng - Cheung Sing-Hei)

International Broadcast

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References

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  • TVB.com Last One Standing - Official Website (in Chinese)
  • TVB.com Last One Standing - Official Blog (in Chinese)
  • Astro On Demand.com Last One Standing - Astro Official Website (in English)
  • TVB Review Blog Last One Standing - Episode Summaries and Screen Captures (in English)