The Shell GameTemporada 1
Set in 1930s Guangdong, when the gambling industry was in full bloom. One of the greatest gamblers in all of Southern China is Law Sei Hoi, who is dubbed as "Divine Eyes of the South" due to his keen eyesight, which he has used to win a great number of games. In addition to his recognition as a highly-skilled gambler, Law Sei Hoi is the owner of a number of casinos in Guangzhou. Tam Sing, an orphan, wanting to be a gambler himself, pursues Law Sei Hoi, asking him to accept him as a disciple. A blossoming romance begins to emerge between his teacher, Law Sei Hoi and his older sister, Tam Siu Tong, who is a well-known Cantonese opera singer. Hung Biu, the rival of Lo Sei Hoi and a gambling tycoon from Guangxi, however, plans to take over the Guangzhou gambling industry.
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25 episódios
- Episódio 1E1
Episódio 1On an express train to Canton, LAW SZE HOY, alias 'King Punter of the South', put on a show to deceive the other card-players into the believing that he was shot by his enemy and had them driven to jump-off the train. This was how he snatched all the money on the gambling table in an easy way. In town, SING, a performer of a Cantonese Opera, was tired of acting odd characters and dreamed of becoming a great punter. His thinkings and deeds were against the will of his sister, FAH, who devoted herself in the classical art. He played tricks in a casino run by LAW and was taken prisoner. To rescue his only brother, FAH plead apology by inviting LAW to a dinner on a boat. At first, friendliness and courtesy were the atmosphere but finally broke into a fight. In appreciation to FAH's beauty and courage, LAW released SING……
