The Runner (2020)

Other name: 大步走

Description:

It tells a story about understanding the meaning of life through long-distance running as it follows several athletes that are part of a running club.

Online media editor Ho Ka Yan is ordered to approach the athletics club to find some dirt on them. It's there that she becomes acquainted with running coach Yuen Lik. Due to past regrets, Yuen Lik avoids forming personal relationships with others but gradually grows closer to Ho Ka Yan because of their interactions. Kwok Wong Po's daughter Kwok Pui Yee has taken the initiative to join the club for her own reasons while her dad comes to sponsor the club. Yuen Lik's good friend Lai Shun Fan has entrusted his son to Yuen Lik. It is also revealed that Shun Fan and Ka Yan have a past. At a time when Shun Fan is on the verge of giving up due to his illness, Yuen Lik becomes determined to help his friend get back on his feet. At the same time, Yuen Lik reexamines his life as he decides to step onto the running track once more.

Country: Hong Kong

Released: 2020

Genre:Comedy; Drama; Family; Friendship; Sports;

Airs: January 20, 2026

Cast:

Max Cheung (1978), Elaine Yiu (1980), Joel Chan (1976), Keith Mok (1982), Connie Man (1982), Yuki Law (1996), Kinlas Chan (1987), Leo Kwan (1993), Rachel Wong (1995), Jenny Wong (1967), Terence Siu (1990), Cheung Kwok Keung (1956), Joey Law (1987), Jim Tang (1983), Venus Tang (1993), Yoyo Chen (1981), Carisa Yan (1980), Janice Ting (1988), Sophia Lam (2009), Man Yeung (1975), Helen Ma (1947), Sandy Leung (1995), Deborah Poon (1981), So Lai Ming (1971), Ram Chiang (1961), Tiffany Lau (1997), Janice Shum (1975), Jack Wu (1977), Candice Chiu (1983), Gary Tam (1968), Alex Lam (1982), Honey Ho (1994), Apple Tang (1995), Esther Wan (1968), Danny Lo (1960), Suet Nei (1945), Sam Tsang (1964), Heidi Chu (1977), Tania Chan (1994), Angel Lui (1993), Tyson Chak (1975), Gordon Siu (1978), Savio Tsang (1961)