Childhood in a Capsule: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Beauty KOL Ding Yau-ying's sarcastic style has boosted his popularity. Lui Zi-tung, incoming group boss cum beauty brand CEO, is arrogant and egotistic. She finds out Yau-ying harshly criticizes her own brand products, and the duo pick on each other as soon as they meet. Because of an accident, Zi-tung's brain is hurt, and her mind becomes like that of a kid. Zi-tung's father Lui Zhen-ngok and assistant Sheung Cha-lai want Yau-ying and Zi-tung to pretend they are a couple so as keep the eldest son of the Lui household Lui Tak-shun in check. Cha-lai tries his best to help Zi-tung hide the truth, but he is threatened by Tak-shun, who finds some flaw. People around Zi-tung are touched by her sincerity and genuineness, and Zi-tung also reminds Yau-ying to never forget childhood innocence. The duo begin to have affectionate feelings for each other. While they live a happy life, Zi-tung's brain condition deteriorates.

Series details

• Title: Childhood in a Capsule
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Chinese
• Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance
• Premiere date: 2022-06-27
• Final broadcast date listed: 2022-07-22
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: TVB Jade
• Network country: Hong Kong
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 62758
• TVDB ID: 421753

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2022-06-27; final listed air date 2022-07-22; episode order: 20.

Source and licence

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