Speech of Silence
Speech of Silence is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in June 2008.
Synopsis
Tong Tong lost part of her hearing in an explosion at a young age while trying to save her foster father and siblings. Since then, she uses a hearing aid to assist her. She is well liked by others and has an extremely positive attitude towards life despite her minor disability. With the support of her mentor Ko Ming, Tong becomes a voice over talent by utilizing her lip reading ability.At the production studio, she meets another voice talent Leung Kai-Yin who also has keen interest in the industry. Tong soon falls for Leung but is too shy to confess her love to him. Meanwhile, a colleague Yuen Siu Na falls for Yin as well. Yin however is more fond of Tong and they fall in love soon after and began a relationship.
Unfortunately on one occasion, Tong's sister Chai Ka-Yee had everyone believe she was about to commit suicide after failing in a relationship. While trying to console her, Tong falls and hits her head causing her to lose her hearing completely. After the trauma, Tong lost all her confidence and shunned everyone else including Yin. Yin tries his best to encourage Tong to gain back her confidence and happiness in her life.
Cast
Cast | Role | Description |
Kenneth Ma | Leung Kai-Yin 梁啟言 | Tong Tong's lover. Leung Kam-Bor's son. |
Kate Tsui | Tong Tong 唐棠 | Partially deaf. Leung Kai-Yin's lover. |
Kingdom Yuen | Leung Lai-Yue 梁麗茹 | Leung Kai-Yin's aunt. Leung Kam-Bor's sister. |
Lau Dan | Leung Kam-Bor 梁錦波 | Leung Kai-Yin's father. Leung Lai-Yue's brother. |
Claire Yiu | Yuen Siu-Na 袁少娜 | |
Elaine Yiu | Chai Ka-Yee 齊家怡 | Tong Tong's step sister. Chiu Man Kei's good friend turned love rival, befriend again Cheung Yau Lover |
Lai Lok-yi | Cheung Yau 張友 | Leung Kai-Yin's best friend. Chai Ka-Yee Lover |
Stephen Huynh | Cheung Jun 張俊 | Leung Kai-Yin's uncle Chiu Man Kei's ex-boyfriend Chai Ka-Yee's lover |
Queenie Chu | Chiu Man Kei 趙汶琪 | "QQ Girl Noodle" champion Former shop sales lady Cheung Jun's ex-girlfriend Chai Ka-Yee's good friend turned love rival, befriended again |
Stephen Wong | Chai Ka-On 齊家安 | Tong Tong's stepbrother. |
Mok Hoi-him | Yuen Siu-Na's son |
Viewership ratings
Awards and nominations
41st TVB Anniversary Awards- "Best Drama"
- "Best Actress in a Leading Role"
- "Best Actress in a Supporting Role"