Flaming Butterfly
| Industry | Broadcasting |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Hong Kong , Hong Kong |
| Products | Television series |
Flaming Butterfly () is a dramatic television series created by Asia Television, a broadcaster based in Hong Kong. Notably, it marked ATV's inaugural production captured in High Definition. Initially, the show consisted of 40 episodes, each lasting one hour. Subsequently, 21 episodes were restructured into 90-minute segments, resulting in a total of 31 episodes broadcast during ATV's "Drama90" programming block. The series was later acquired by MediaCorp TV, which aired the episodes in their original one-hour format.
The Fok Family
- Fok Hong Kay (霍鴻基), enacted by Lo Hoi Pang (盧海鵬)
- Fok Sum Yi (霍心儀), played by Rain Li (李彩樺) – Following her family's financial ruin, she pursued acting to support her siblings. Despite limited success on screen, she married Cheung Hock Yu and eventually became a formidable business leader.
- Fok Sum Yen (霍心思), portrayed by Monie Tung (董敏莉)
- Fok Sum Ngai (霍心毅), played by William Chow (周子濠)
The Elders
- Cheung Shou Yen (章守仁), portrayed by Kenneth Tsang (曾江)
- Cheung Shou Yi (章守義), enacted by Lee Long Kay (李龍基)
- To Shou Ha (陶秀霞), played by Lee Fong Sing (李鳳聲)
- Lam Cho Wen (藍楚雲), portrayed by Lou Ying Hong (柳影虹)
Second Generation
- Cheung Hock Lim (章學廉), enacted by Jim Ping Hei (詹秉熙)
- Cheung Hock Yu (章學儒), played by Michael Tong (唐文龍)
- Chris Cheung (章學禮), portrayed by Anson Leung (梁俊一)
- Cheung Hock Fong (章學風), enacted by Chan Siu Ha (陳少霞)
- Cheung Hock Ying (章學盈), played by Chan Yin Hang (陳彥行)
Synopsis
The narrative begins with a legal decision declaring Cheung Hock Yu deceased after three years of disappearance following his abduction. His spouse, Fok Sum Yi, disputes this ruling and vanishes suddenly, leaving behind a note containing the lyrics to Old Black Joe.
Set during the 1980s, the plot uncovers that Sum Yi's affluent family lost their fortune due to a stock market collapse, leading to her father's suicide. To provide for her brothers and sisters, she entered the television industry as an actress but faced numerous setbacks. Eventually, she reunites with her first love, Cheung Hock Yu; despite disapproval from his relatives, they marry.
Utilizing her acumen and influence, Sum Yi earns acceptance and climbs the ranks within the Cheung family enterprise, becoming an influential figure. Nevertheless, her advancement engenders adversaries and places strain on her marriage. After Hock Yu's abduction and presumed death—evidenced by his bloodied shirt but lacking a body—Sum Yi refuses to concede his passing.
Members of the Cheung family opposing her have Hock Yu legally declared dead to facilitate asset division. Unexpectedly, a clause in his will assigns his entire estate to Sum Yi if she can prove possession of her wedding ring. By wearing it as a necklace, she secures her claim.
Following this inheritance, Sum Yi returns to her childhood residence for contemplation. There, she experiences a profound and emotional reunion with her husband.