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The Drive of Life

2007Show1 season60 episodes

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, moving drama series about family and class and money, with standout performances.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Story

The Drive of Life is a 2007 grand production drama by TVB and CCTV as a joint production. It was specially filmed to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong back to China from Britain during the period of 1997-2007. The theme of the series revolves around the automobile industry in China. Told in flashback from 1994, the ups and downs and transformations that Hong Kong has been experiencing before and after the transfer of the sovereignty of Hong Kong is used as a narrative device. The series was filmed in Hong Kong, Beijing, Ningbo and Vancouver from early October 2006 until May 2007. The automobiles featured in the series are from Geely Automobile, as a fictional brand name "Hua-Zhe". This film ties with TVB drama "War and Beauty" for the record of having the most "Best Actress" winners, where Jessica Hsuan, Charmaine Sheh, Sheren Tang and Myolie Wu won their respective "Best Actress" awards in 1999, 2006, 2009/2010, and 2011.

Feels like

  • Grand Epic Drama
  • Hong Kong History
  • Business Empire Saga
  • Nostalgic Period Piece
  • Star-Studded Cast
  • Socio-Political Commentary
  • Automotive Industry Focus
  • Multi-Generational Conflict
  • TVB Blockbuster

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Facts

July 16, 2007 · October 5, 2007 · Ended

First aired
July 16, 2007
Last aired
October 5, 2007
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 60 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
cn
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is The Drive of Life worth watching?"

Questions about The Drive of Life

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Is The Drive of Life worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 6.1).

Is The Drive of Life okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Drive of Life?

45 h

About 45 hours: 60 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2007 to 2007.

Is The Drive of Life plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Drive of Life good for date night?

and 3 moreFamily Movie NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

It's better for a family night: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

Is The Drive of Life in English?

cn

No, it was made in cn.