The Slicing of the Demon

The Slicing of the Demon
Official poster
Genre Costume drama
Paranormal thriller
Written by Lo Mei-wan
Starring Sunny Chan
Michael Tse
Bernice Liu
Elliot Ngok
Angela Tong
Theme music composer Tang Chi-wai
Opening theme Waan Yung Joi Yi Ma (還用在意嗎) by Bernice Liu
Country of origin Hong Kong
Original language(s) Cantonese
No. of episodes 20
Production
Executive producer(s) Chong Wai-kin
Camera setup Multi camera
Running time 45 mins. (each)
Production company(s) TVB
Release
Original network TVB Jade
Picture format 576i (SDTV)
Original release 18 April – 16 May 2013
The Slicing of the Demon
Traditional Chinese 凶城計中計
Simplified Chinese 凶城计中计

The Slicing of the Demon is a Hong Kong television series produced by TVB. It was released overseas in March 2007.

Synopsis

During the Ming Dynasty, executioner To Sei-hoi and his god-brother, Shui Yu-chan, a doctor, accidentally enter the town of Cheung Lung. Cheung Lung appears to be a happy and peaceful place. However, underneath the facade, it's hiding a very big secret.

The brothers meet the town's wealthiest man Fok Tin-ming, as well as his stubborn and unreasonable daughter, Fok Sin-yiu. By mistake, Hoi and Yiu get married and become husband and wife. Suddenly, a number of murders happen in the town. While investigating, Hoi discovers that he and Chan are being caught in a trap. It turns out that there's someone behind the scenes pulling the strings. But, who is it? Is it a god? A person? The unknown causes immense fear in people...

Cast

Main characters

  • To Sei-hoi (Sunny Chan) is the adopted son of an executioner. After his foster father's death, he carries his golden executioner blade with him wherever he goes to remind himself of his identity. He befriends Shui Yu-chan, a doctor, and the two become sworn brothers.
  • Shui Yu-chan (Michael Tse) keeps his identity a secret in order to avenge for his late father Kong Yuk-shu. He falls in love with Sin-yiu, but later finds out that Sin-yiu is actually his enemy's daughter.
  • Fok Sin-yiu (Bernice Liu) is the daughter of Fok Tin-ming, Cheung Lung town's priest. She falls in love with Yu-chan and the two plan to elope, but she returns to Sei-hoi.
  • Poon Jai-yuet (Angela Tong) is one of Fok Tin-ming's most trusted subordinates. She falls in love with Yu-chan, often finding herself stuck between friendship and love.
  • Fok Tin-ming (Elliot Ngok Wah) is Cheung Lung town's priest.

Recurring characters

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