Forty Something

tv show

poster for Forty Something

20 total episodes

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1 seasons

First Aired May 29, 1995

Overview

The story revolves around Yeung Chung-tak, who has dedicated twenty years of his life to the household electronics division of the family business, Yip Fook Trading. Unfortunately, as the business evolves, he realizes that his position as vice-manager is the furthest he can go, as outsiders cannot become part of the family business. Still, Chung-tak is content with his life, as his true focus has always been on his family. Chung-tak's happy marriage to his wife, Wong Oi-lin, is challenged when a switch of apartments and changes in the company bring unexpected crises into their lives. They have two daughters, and together, they strive to overcome the challenges and rescue their peaceful life. The story explores how Chung-tak confronts these trials and their outcome.

Episode 2 poster unavailable

Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - 1h 47m

Air Date

May 30, 1995

Overview

For his prestige, TAK buys a large unit at the price of 3.8 million dollars though his old unit can be sold at 1.5 million only. After a month, TAK has to pay 20% more as deposit. TAK realises that he is in financial problem. Moreover the bank refuses to lend him money as his salary is not high enough to afford the unit. LIN seeks help from her brother-in-law. KAN promises to be the referee. TAK raises the price of his old unit, hoping it can help his purchase of the new one. However no one is interested in it as there is a depression in the property market. LIN sells the old unit at 1 million dollars and borrows money from her family to pay the deposit. When TAK's father knows it, he is angry with TAK, thinking that he is incompetent