The Justice of Life 1989
What is The Justice of Life?
The Justice of Life is a 1989 television series featuring Alex Man as Ming Tin, a former triad legend who abandons his criminal past after the death of his fiancée Pauline Yeung. He retreats to a quiet existence operating a small mahjong parlor and initially rejects romantic involvement.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 30
- Runtime
- 44 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 13, 1989
- Last aired
- Dec 22, 1989
- Original language
- CN
- Origin
- HK
- Networks
- TVB Jade
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Updated
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The Justice of Life is a 1989 television series featuring Alex Man as Ming Tin, a former triad legend who abandons his criminal past after the death of his fiancée Pauline Yeung. He retreats to a quiet existence operating a small mahjong parlor and initially rejects romantic involvement. His peaceful life becomes complicated when two different women enter his world. Ming Tin resides with his mother Lee Heung Kam, his uncle Ng Man Tat, and his cousin Stephen Chow's character Gam Sui. Despite being as close as brothers, Ming Tin faces ongoing tension with Gam Sui due to the latter's father harboring a grudge against him, creating frequent conflicts within their unconventional family dynamic. The series explores themes of redemption, family relationships, and personal transformation as Ming Tin navigates his new circumstances while dealing with the consequences of his past decisions and the complications arising from his cousin's family situation.
Should you watch it?
“A retired triad leader seeks a peaceful life while navigating complex family dynamics and new romantic interests.”
- features a talented ensemble cast
- balances underworld history with domestic life
- contains interpersonal family conflicts
- some plot threads remain unresolved in provided text
Watch it if you enjoy character dramas centered on family relationships and personal redemption.
The series contains themes of crime and family drama suitable for mature audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 30 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Nov 13, 1989
- E2 Episode 2 Nov 14, 1989
- E3 Episode 3 Nov 15, 1989
- E4 Episode 4 Nov 16, 1989
- E5 Episode 5 Nov 17, 1989
- E6 Episode 6 Nov 20, 1989
- E7 Episode 7 Nov 21, 1989
- E8 Episode 8 Nov 22, 1989
- E9 Episode 9 Nov 23, 1989
- E10 Episode 10 Nov 24, 1989
- E11 Episode 11 Nov 27, 1989
- E12 Episode 12 Nov 28, 1989
- E13 Episode 13 Nov 29, 1989
- E14 Episode 14 Nov 30, 1989
- E15 Episode 15 Dec 1, 1989
- E16 Episode 16 Dec 4, 1989
- E17 Episode 17 Dec 5, 1989
- E18 Episode 18 Dec 6, 1989
- E19 Episode 19 Dec 7, 1989
- E20 Episode 20 Dec 8, 1989
- E21 Episode 21 Dec 11, 1989
- E22 Episode 22 Dec 12, 1989
- E23 Episode 23 Dec 13, 1989
- E24 Episode 24 Dec 14, 1989
- E25 Episode 25 Dec 15, 1989
- E26 Episode 26 Dec 18, 1989
- E27 Episode 27 Dec 19, 1989
- E28 Episode 28 Dec 20, 1989
- E29 Episode 29 Dec 21, 1989
- E30 Episode 30 Dec 22, 1989
Frequently asked questions
Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is Ming Tin, a former triad legend played by Alex Man.
What is Ming Tin's occupation?
He runs a small mahjong parlor after leaving his criminal past behind.
Who lives with Ming Tin?
He lives with his mother, his uncle, and his cousin Gam Sui.
What is the relationship between Ming Tin and Gam Sui?
They are cousins who are as close as brothers.
Are there romantic subplots?
Yes, two different women enter Ming Tin's life after he decides to move on from his past.