Series synopsis
At the Threshold of an Era, also known as 創世紀 is a drama television series that premiered on TVB Jade on October 11, 1999. It ended on July 6, 2001. It was created by Jonathan Ki-Yee Chik. It stars Gallen Lo Ka-Leung, Sunny Chan Kam-Hung, Roger Kwok Chun-On and Nicky Wu.
Spanning 20 years, from 1990 to 2010, the series tells of three entrepreneurs who founded a company together to achieve the ultimate goal of developing a pollution-free town in Hong Kong. Through the years, they face many struggles, but most particularly, the family vendetta between two of the company founders.
Premise
Spanning 20 years, from 1990 to 2010, the series tells of three entrepreneurs who founded a company together to achieve the ultimate goal of developing a pollution-free town in Hong Kong. Through the years, they face many struggles, but most particularly, the family vendetta between two of the company founders.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Gallen Lo Ka-Leung as 叶荣添 / Tim Yip
- Sunny Chan Kam-Hung as 许文彪 / Michael Hui
- Roger Kwok Chun-On as 马志强 / Ma Chi Keung
- Nicky Wu as 叶荣亨 / Joe Yip
- Louis Koo as 张自力 / Nick Cheung
- Flora Chan Wai-Shan as 霍希贤 / Helen Fok
- Ada Choi Siu-Fan as 田宁 / Ling Tin
- Maggie Shiu Mei-Kei as 彭芷蔚 / Tina Pang
Supporting cast
- Chow Chung as 叶孝勤
- Suet Nei as 叶李碧珍
- Hawick Lau Hau-Wai as 叶荣泽 / Yip Wing Jak
- Paul Chun Pui as 叶孝礼 / Howard Yip
- Liza Wong Ming-Chuen as 方健平 / Lisa Fong
- Joe Ma Tak-Chung as 叶荣晋 / Donald Yip
- Kenix Kwok Ho-Ying as 高美娜
- Kara Hui Ying-Hung as 叶刘雪玲 / Eva
- Raymond Lee as 叶荣毅 / Jason Yip
- Samuel Kwok Fung as 霍景良 / David Fok
- Law Lok-Lam as 马成才
- Mary Hon Ma-Lee as 马罗宝珠
Guest cast
- Eddie Ho Wai-Yip as 记者
- Gam Ji-Jing as 警察
- 歐陽國璋 as 警察
- Celine Ma Tai-Lo as 许文英
- Andy Tai Chi-Wai as 许文坤
- Lau Kong as 许大汉
- Irene Wong Lam as May（校友）
- Chiu Sek-Man as 陈校董
- Ling Hon as 王校董
- Chan Chung-Kin as 张校董
- Chor Yuen as 连神父（Father Lam）
- Lai Suen as 喜妈（颖欣养母）
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 107 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 51 | October 11, 1999 | December 20, 1999 |
| Season 2 | 56 | December 21, 1999 | July 6, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | October 11, 1999 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | October 12, 1999 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | October 13, 1999 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 KEUNG blamed TIM for saving YAN out of the prison, which had caused her death. YIN decided to keep BILL's autopsy report a secret. They all felt very sad while taking YAN's baby back to Hong Kong. NICK wanted to come to Hong Kong from Philippines via illegal means so as to avenge on TIM, but the snakehead cheated him and wanted more money. NICK was furious. A fortune teller pointed out to LAI that he would only have two sons upon his death so LAI accepted the fact that HANG must have died already. TIM found out that YIN previously had a new alternative to save YAN. After interrogating YIN, TIM found out the real cause of BILL's death. As the killer, LEON had asked TIM for $300 million Taiwan dollars in order to tell the truth, TIM embezzled the money from the company, MING TAI to give to LEON. TIM brought the baby to the clinic and later met with LEON…… |
December 21, 1999 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | December 22, 1999 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 TIM wanted to bring a gun to see NGAI but KAN threw it away. TIM then took a pipe along but was almost killed by NGAI's subordinates. Luckily the police came. KEI told TIM that KEUNG wanted to bail him out but TIM knew it was YIN's help instead. NGAI received a man's call from the Philippines. Feeling uneasy, he decided to go to the Philippines. He had actually fallen into TIM's trap. YIN received yellow roses from TIM and felt strange. TIM cooked dinner and filled out an immigration application form. KAN also felt strange. YIN persuaded TIM not to kill NGAI. TIM said he had no passport so he could not go anyway. YIN believed him. TIM excused himself and tried to leave but KAN called YIN to stop TIM from going. TIM was determined to leave despite YIN's begging and weeping. NGAI arrived at Philippines and met a Philippino man at the bar. NICK and LING bumped into TIM on the street. NICK wanted to take revenge…… |
December 23, 1999 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TVB Jade |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 11, 1999 |
| Last aired | July 6, 2001 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |