Grandma is a fellow gambler encountered by Lord Doyle after his final baccarat victory. She offers him a new game with 100-to-1 odds, but he refuses, signaling his decision to abandon gambling. She then reveals that Dao Ming drowned herself during the first night of the Ghost Festival, forcing him to confront the truth behind his experiences.
Red Bean's partner in a fraudulent burial-cost scheme and later an accomplice in an attempted robbery. Although she initially causes trouble for Hung Hei-Kwun's household, she ultimately protects the Shaolin pupils from a dart attack and is fatally wounded, leaving Red Bean and the others to mourn her.
The owner of a local fishery suing a chemical plant for water pollution. She becomes the target of Wong's romantic pursuit and Tung's surveillance as part of the company's strategy to force a settlement.
A devoted caregiver to the Leung family for sixty years, Ah Tao has looked after Roger since he was born and maintains the household through disciplined work and elaborate cooking. After a stroke, she moves into a nursing home, where loneliness and declining health reshape her daily life. Her illness and Roger's continued care bring their lifelong bond to the center of the story.
Senior police inspector coordinating investigations and undercover deployments.
A Hong Kong journalist who becomes interested in Dr. Tsui's work with mentally ill people. She writes about Tsuen's behavior to raise awareness of inadequate care, but the story provokes a hostile mob and worsens the crisis. After Dr. Tsui's funeral, she begins caring for mentally ill people on the streets.
An elderly prostitute falsely accused of murdering a wealthy client. She is actually Raymond Lau's biological mother, who secretly paid for his education and cared for him from afar. Initially refuses his defense to protect his reputation, but eventually accepts it. She is ultimately acquitted of self-defense after Raymond exposes the victim's true nature.
Prostitute and Raymond's secret mother, anonymous benefactor, falsely accused of murder.
An undercover police officer investigating a major diamond robbery. She recruits the pickpockets to steal a diamond box, reveals it contains fakes, and attempts to abscond with the real diamonds at the airport. Caught by the thieves and sent to prison for 10 years.
Phoenix is Prince Twelve's adoptive mother and an ex-prostitute. She says she abandoned her own son in Temple Street on the same day Twelve was abandoned, and consequently treats Twelve as if he were her biological child. She raises him alongside his adoptive father, Chau-sui.
The superintendent of the reform center, Joyce believes Owl and Bombo genuinely want to help society and hires them as teachers. She takes an interest in Bombo as he courts her. Later, she asks Inspector Lui to help rescue Owl and accompanies Fung to the docks, where she helps reach the kidnapped Owl and Chan.
Sai Chin Hua seeks spiritual guidance about romance through a divination ritual, but the spirit's message deepens confusion about names and identity. She becomes entangled in jealousy and suspicion, accuses May of betraying her cousin, and later angrily condemns Pu Yung Tsai for returning to her cousin.
Deanie Ip has 62 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Pom Pom with 4 titles. Signature works include Ballad of a Small Player, Legend of the Red Dragon, A Simple Life. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 6 universes
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