JUSTICE PAO (1995)
BACKGROUND This series is based on a judge named Justice Pao, set in the Sung Dynasty. In 1995 TVB produced the first series which was 40 episodes long, divided into 8 different cases. Each case uncovers the situation which led up to the crime, how the evidence was collected, the law with which Justice Pao used to rule over the case and the sentenced handed out to those found guilty. The first series was a full TVB production. Justice Pao II which began production in 1995 was joint project with Taiwan. Therefore Justice Pao II consists of TVB and Taiwan actors. The second series was also 40 episodes long and divided into eight new cases. The cast for this series is various, and changes with each story, with the main cast remaining the same throughout. Ti Lung gets the role as Justice Pao. Liu Kai Chi gets the role as Kung Sin Chuk. Wong Yat Wah gets the role as Jin Chiu, the detective. In Justice Pao, actors such as Ada Choi, Jacky Liu, Maggie Siu, Sunny Chan, Iwanbeo Leung, Patrick Tam, Esther Kwan, Fiona Leung, Savio Tsang, Mimi Kung, Leung Ka Yan, Christine Ng, and Cheung Kwok Keung make an appearance. In Justice Pao II the actors who make an appearance include, Jojo Cho, May Kwong, Vivian Leung, Wan Yeung Ming, Michelle Mei Suet, Irene Wan, Angie Cheung, Lai Yiu Cheung, Rain Lau, Carol Yeung, Gary Chan, Leo Koo, and Chin Siu Ho. Actors such as Patrick Tam and Cheung Kwok Keung share the special distinction of appearing in both Justice Pao and Justice Pao II. HISTORY Pao Kung (Justice Pao), existed during the Northern Sung dynasty (960-1127 AD). Unlike previous dynasties the Northern Sung dynasty did not possess great military strength and were under constant attack from many barbaric tribes. The barbaric attacks are often a result of an alliance between the tribe, and warlords who serve the Sung dynasty who had ambitions of becoming Emperor themselves. Justice Pao was born around 999AD, and was given the name Pao Ching. Literally the name "Ching", means righteousness. However as time passed Justice Pao's was given the honorable title of "Kung", through his deeds to protect the poor and innocent. According to some scholars Justice Pao was actually born into a scholar family. His farther was a minor official. At 29 years of age Justice Pao passed the examinations and was appointed to become a Magistrate. He declined to look after his aging parents and live a simple life. Thus Justice Pao never really cared about the fame and fortune which came from taking up the position of Magistrate. This probably explains why Justice Pao held the distinct reputation as being a judge that was never corrupted and greedy. After the death of both his parents and through the constant persuasion from the elders in his village, Justice Pao, decided to take up the position as Magistrate at the age of 40.
CHARACTERS Pao
Ching Tin
SERIES REVIEW
CREDITS KangKang's Felix Wong Yat Wah
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