New ICAC drama series showcases unrelenting anti-graft determination
2019-3-30
A new season of “ICAC Investigators 2019”, a TV drama series adapted from real ICAC cases and jointly produced by the Commission and the Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), will hit the screen next Saturday (April 6).
To mark the launch of the drama series, a premiere of the first episode “Passion”, was held last night (March 29) at the Jockey Club Auditorium of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University for chairmen and members of the ICAC’s advisory committees, Executive Council and Legislative Council members, representatives from government departments and public bodies, as well as business and district leaders. Other participants also included members of the ICAC Club, ICAC Ambassadors and citizens who joined the related online activities.
Welcoming over 800 guests at the premiere, ICAC Commissioner Mr Simon Peh Yun-lu said ICAC TV drama was first launched in 1976 and had always been well received. The latest production would be the 17th season.
“The TV drama series were all adapted from real ICAC cases. Apart from educating the public against the evils of corruption, they also demonstrated the relentless efforts and determination of ICAC officers in carrying out their anti-corruption duties,” Mr Peh said.
Mr Peh also said that since the establishment of the ICAC 45 years ago, Hong Kong had undergone numerous changes. With staunch support from the public, the city had transformed itself from a society plagued with corruption to one of the cleanest places in the world. “One of the episodes, titled Passion – will aptly remind audience that no matter how the environment changes over the years, the ICAC will always stand firm on our anti-corruption mission,” Mr Peh said.
Renowned movie director Dante Lam Chiu-yin, who has been filming ICAC drama series in the past 15 years, is the producer of “ICAC Investigators 2019”. Working alongside with him were four up-and-coming film directors – Frank Hui Hok-man, Lau Ho-leung, Jevons Au Man-kit and David Lee Kwong-yiu. The five-episode TV drama series features the challenges faced by two young ICAC investigators over a period of 10 years.
“With the tactful direction of the production team and brilliant interpretation of the artistes, the drama series is a showcase of the perseverance and determination of ICAC officers from different generations in safeguarding a corruption-free Hong Kong,” Mr Peh said.
Joining Mr Peh last night to officiate at the premiere was Mr Cheng Shin-keong, General Manager of TVB.
The new ICAC TV drama series will be telecast on TVB Jade at 9:30 pm on five consecutive Saturdays starting next Saturday (April 6). Meanwhile, “The Making of ICAC Investigators 2019” will be aired tonight (March 30) at 10:30 pm, unveiling the production and behind-the-scenes of the drama series. Audience can also watch the drama series in Hong Kong or overseas through TVB’s online platform and mobile phone applications.
The five episodes of “ICAC Investigators 2019” is adapted from various ICAC cases, including a primary school teacher soliciting bribes from parents, car testing centre staff conducting lax examination on vehicles, restaurant chefs receiving illegal rebates as well as a corruption and misconduct case involving a senior government official.
The cast includes Carlos Chan, Jeannie Chan, Joyce Tang, Ben Wong, Kent Cheng, Harriet Yeung, Winki Lai, Jerry Ku, Jack Wu, William Hu and Pierre Ngo.
To mark the launch of the drama series, a premiere of the first episode “Passion”, was held last night (March 29) at the Jockey Club Auditorium of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University for chairmen and members of the ICAC’s advisory committees, Executive Council and Legislative Council members, representatives from government departments and public bodies, as well as business and district leaders. Other participants also included members of the ICAC Club, ICAC Ambassadors and citizens who joined the related online activities.
Welcoming over 800 guests at the premiere, ICAC Commissioner Mr Simon Peh Yun-lu said ICAC TV drama was first launched in 1976 and had always been well received. The latest production would be the 17th season.
“The TV drama series were all adapted from real ICAC cases. Apart from educating the public against the evils of corruption, they also demonstrated the relentless efforts and determination of ICAC officers in carrying out their anti-corruption duties,” Mr Peh said.
Mr Peh also said that since the establishment of the ICAC 45 years ago, Hong Kong had undergone numerous changes. With staunch support from the public, the city had transformed itself from a society plagued with corruption to one of the cleanest places in the world. “One of the episodes, titled Passion – will aptly remind audience that no matter how the environment changes over the years, the ICAC will always stand firm on our anti-corruption mission,” Mr Peh said.
Renowned movie director Dante Lam Chiu-yin, who has been filming ICAC drama series in the past 15 years, is the producer of “ICAC Investigators 2019”. Working alongside with him were four up-and-coming film directors – Frank Hui Hok-man, Lau Ho-leung, Jevons Au Man-kit and David Lee Kwong-yiu. The five-episode TV drama series features the challenges faced by two young ICAC investigators over a period of 10 years.
“With the tactful direction of the production team and brilliant interpretation of the artistes, the drama series is a showcase of the perseverance and determination of ICAC officers from different generations in safeguarding a corruption-free Hong Kong,” Mr Peh said.
Joining Mr Peh last night to officiate at the premiere was Mr Cheng Shin-keong, General Manager of TVB.
The new ICAC TV drama series will be telecast on TVB Jade at 9:30 pm on five consecutive Saturdays starting next Saturday (April 6). Meanwhile, “The Making of ICAC Investigators 2019” will be aired tonight (March 30) at 10:30 pm, unveiling the production and behind-the-scenes of the drama series. Audience can also watch the drama series in Hong Kong or overseas through TVB’s online platform and mobile phone applications.
The five episodes of “ICAC Investigators 2019” is adapted from various ICAC cases, including a primary school teacher soliciting bribes from parents, car testing centre staff conducting lax examination on vehicles, restaurant chefs receiving illegal rebates as well as a corruption and misconduct case involving a senior government official.
The cast includes Carlos Chan, Jeannie Chan, Joyce Tang, Ben Wong, Kent Cheng, Harriet Yeung, Winki Lai, Jerry Ku, Jack Wu, William Hu and Pierre Ngo.
