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Three In a Family

Three In a Family

19901 Season56 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Cheng Zi-dong works as a sales manager for household appliances. He and his girlfriend, Lu Jiayi , are preparing to get married and buy an affordable apartment. Cheng discovers a cheap apartment and plans to buy it with Lu, but they don't have enough money for the down payment. Lu borrows money from her sister, who lives with Cheng, causing tension. Later, Lu's sister joins Cheng's company, leading to more conflicts.

NetworksTVB Jade

Top Cast

Teresa Mo Shun-Kwan

Teresa Mo Shun-Kwan

Liu Wai-Hung

Liu Wai-Hung

Louise Lee Si-Kei

Louise Lee Si-Kei

Frankie Lam

Frankie Lam

Tam Sin-Hung

Tam Sin-Hung

Michael Tao Tai-Yu

Michael Tao Tai-Yu

Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung

Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung

Joanna Chan Pui-San

Joanna Chan Pui-San

Ng Gong

Ng Gong

Bobby Au-Yeung Tsan-Wah

Bobby Au-Yeung Tsan-Wah

Themes & Keywords

sitcomethicalmodern drama

About Three In a Family

Three In a Family is a drama, comedy, family series that first aired in 1990 exploring themes of sitcom, ethical, modern drama. it stars Teresa Mo Shun-Kwan, Liu Wai-Hung, Louise Lee Si-Kei. Cheng Zi-dong works as a sales manager for household appliances. He and his girlfriend, Lu Jiayi , are preparing to get married and buy an affordable apartment. Cheng discovers a cheap apartment and plans to buy it with Lu, but they don't have enough money for the down payment. Lu borrows money from her sister, who lives with Cheng, causing tension. Later, Lu's sister joins Cheng's company, leading to more conflicts.

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