At the Threshold of an Era

From the early 1990s to 2010 the show follows three ambitious partners who band together to turn a bold idea into a real project in Hong Kong. They launch a company aimed at building a pollution free town, hoping to redefine urban life and set a new standard for the city. Over two decades they face a string of setbacks, hard choices, and shifting loyalties as markets, politics, and personal debts collide. A longstanding feud within the founding circle gnaws at trust and threatens to derail their shared dream. The narrative moves between boardroom skirmishes, family gatherings, and the pressures of a city racing toward the new millennium, all while the dream of a cleaner future remains at stake.

Released in 1999, this drama was created by Jonathan Ki-Yee Chik and Sandy Shaw Lai-King. It features a star-studded Hong Kong ensemble including Gallen Lo, Tim Yip, Roger Kwok, Nicky Wu, Louis Koo and Ada Choi.

The show sits among the late 1990s Hong Kong dramas that foreground business strategy and urban change, shaping audience talk about how cities grow and who benefits. Its storytelling style and cast contributed to a cultural moment when ambitious projects on screen drew big crowds.

Critics note the show for its ambitious scope spanning two decades and its focus on three founders balancing growth with loyalty. Core themes include ambition, environmental responsibility, and the price of success in a crowded city.