The 1930s Hong Kong is the time of the East and West cultural shock. Women started fighting for their rights and status, changing the 'men superior to women' image. Famous barrister Sir Arthur Chung studied in England and lives a British lifestyle, but inside he's actually a traditional Chinese man. He married several wives to show off his power and upper-class status. First wife Koo Sam-lan was a rich girl; second wife is former Qing dynasty princess Aisin Gioro Yee-yin; third wife came from a family that owned banks Yvonne Yik; fourth wife is a famous Peking opera singer Hong Tsz-kwan; and the fifth wife Chui Dan-dan, a vanity admiring woman. Because Sir Arthur Chung is a strict and authoritarian father, his two sons Charles Chung and Jimmy Chung eventually start going against him. This wealthy and prominent family may seem warm on the surface, but in reality, they are scattered and disunited.

Damian Lau Chung-Yanas Sir Arthur Chung
Mary Hon Ma-Leeas Koo Sam-lan
Idy Chan Yuk-Linas Aisin Gioro Yee-yin
Elena Kong Mei-Yeeas Yvonne Yik
Tavia Yeungas Hong Tsz-kwan
Kenneth Ma Kwok-Mingas Charles Chung Kai-san
Vincent Wong Ho-Shunas Jimmy Chung
Shek Sauas Philip Fok
Ron Ng Cheuk-Haias Kam Muk-Shui
Corinna Chamberlainas Sze Wai-nga