A measure of love

Kwan (Lam Ka Dong) is a debt collector, but he also parks cars for restaurants in part time. Kwan's prospect disappointed his wife Rosa, she left him and their son Ming. One day Kwan went to chase Ching (Lai Yiu Cheung) to pay debt and met Ho (Yuen Kit Ying), who is the younger sister of Ching's wife. They are an odd couple and always tease each other. Kwan later changed his job and became an estate sales agent. He wanted to marry Wong (Chiu Ching Yiee) whom he thought could take care of his son when he was at work. Though Wong was gentle and kind but they had different character and broke up at last. Kwan, however, has been in love with Ho secretly… On the other hand, Ching always quarreled with his wife Yan (Kwan Po Wai) about their new apartment. Their relationship was further worsened as Ching's ex-girlfriend reappear. Ching and Yan divorced but Yan was shocked to find out that she was pregnant. Will Ching and Yan, Kwan and Ho have a happy ending? A Measure of Love gives you the answer.

Peter Fong: Another loveserie from TVB. One of a million formula. Lam Ka Tung is a the main character, a rough man with a warm heart. After his wife went away with someone else, he took care of his 5-years old kid. Because he never had a good education, he couldn't find a decent job. But one day he meets Yeun Kit Ying. Due to some misunderstanding they had an arguement, but of course they're meant for eachother and the god of fate made them colleagues of eachother, estate sales agent. (he saved the life of the broker's company president, who happens to be the father of Yeun Kit Ying).

I know, I know, the formula has been used a lot of time. How could it then be that I still enjoyed watching it? I really don't know. It's just a very funny serie and I simply love Yeun Kit Ying ^_^Don't miss this one, it has the same quality as A Road And A Will, you won't be able to enjoy this often.

Sanney: I definitely know why I like this series -- Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying. She brings an energy and a charm to this series that carries it through it's slow moments. While the series is formulaic in a way, it approaches the formula with a bit of a fresh perspective. For example, Kwan Ga-Yun (played by Lam Ga-Tong) doesn't become a total jerk after he becomes rich or lose all his money only to regain it again.

Three things about the series that I didn't like Kwan Bo-Wai's character (Lau Yun-Yee), the court case, and the heavy-handed and awkward lesson about real estate speculation near the end.

First, Kwan Bo-Wai's character was supposed to be funny like her mother-in-law; however, unlike her mother-in-law, Kwan Bo-Wai's character seemed like a greedy and cheap "baat po" for the entire series. At least you knew that the mother-in-law loved her son (played by Lau Yiu-Cheung).

Second, let's just say that I doubt a judge in any country would decide a case the way the judge did in this series -- it would have been more believable had the judge been bribed.

Last, yes, yes, yes, we all know that real estate speculation is risky and that you should only do it if you can afford to lose the money.

The theme song sung by Joyce Lee Lok-Si is a cute little catchy tune. Lam Ka-Tong does a good job playing Kwan Ga-Yun, though at times he seems like he is impersonating Chow Yun-Fat. Ho Bo-Sun is effective playing a guy who you just love to hate. Ha Ping turns in a funny performance as Ga-Yun's mother. The mother-in-law with her bits of English ("bloody fool") is hilarious. If you like romantic comedy type series, then this one is worth watching.