Dragon Boys
Dragon Boys is a 4-hour mini series from CBC, set to air on January 7 & 8.
It's about an ambitious RCMP cop, Tommy Jiang (Byron Mann).
It's also about Henry Wah (Tzi Ma), a desperate father trying to save his son who has become involved with criminal gangs.
It's also about beautiful Cambodian factory worker Chavy Pahn (Steph Song) who comes to Canada to find a better life but is forced to work as a prostitute.
It's about families, love and criminals.
"These stories weave through and around each other in this four-hour mini-series that examines tensions and complexities within the multi-ethnic fabric of contemporary Vancouver, Canada. While exploring themes relating to the immigrant experience, social dislocation, generational conflict within families, personal and cultural identity, Dragon Boys evokes a rich tapestry of contemporary West Coast life." - The Official Dragon Boys site
Written by Ian Weir, directed by Jerry Ciccoritti
Watch the trailer and a 'behind the scenes' clip on the Official Dragon Boys Website
GALLERY
All set stills by Katie Yu, used with permission.
THE CHARACTERS
I may be missing some important characters from the list below, but as I haven't seen the series, I hope I can be excused for not knowing all the details.
Tommy Jiang, an ambitious
detective with the RCMP Asian Gang Squad. But his ambition may cost him dearly in his personal life.
Played by Byron Mann.
Andrea, Tommy's wife.
Played by Stefanie von Pfetten.
Tommy's daughter.
Played by Cherlynn Fulbright.
Chavy Pahn, a factory worker from Cambodia, forced into prostitution, looking for a way out.
Played by Steph Song.
Henry Wah, a Chinese immegrant who finally owns his own business. A desperate man
who will do everything to save his sonPlayed by Tzi Ma.
Mae Wah, Henry's wifePlayed by Christina Ma.
Jason Wah, Henry's and Mae's son - a young man who is in trouble with a gang.Played by Simon Wong.
'Movie Star' (real name Simon Au), a gangleader and a dangerous master manipulator.Played by Lawrence Chou.
Lincoln Au, 'Movie Star''s brother.
Played by Edmond Wong.
'Fat Ass', one of 'Movie Star's underlings Played by Michael Adamthwaite.
Kath, crack addict/prostitute girlfriend of 'Fat Ass' Played by Lauren Lee Smith.
'Sorrow', Enforcer, body guard and hit man for Willie the Duck Played by Darryl Quon .
William Lok aka Willie the Duck, a ruthless senior gangsterPlayed by Eric Tsang .
Belinda Lok, Willie's wife and a tough Madam to ChavyPlayed by Jean Yoon.
Mrs. Yen, Belinda Lok's cleaning ladyPlayed by Chiu-Lin Tam.
Mr. Yen, husband of Mrs. YenPlayed by Chang Tseng.