If Only I Could (TV series)
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| If Only I Could 十年…你还好吗？ |
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| Also known as | Begin Again (重來) Through the Years (回到那些年) |
| Genre | Time-travel Suspense |
| Starring | Rui En Paige Chua Elvin Ng Andie Chen |
| Country of origin | Singapore |
| Original language(s) | Chinese |
| No. of episodes | 20 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Chong Liung Man 张龙敏 |
| Production location(s) |  Singapore |
| Running time | approx. 45 minutes (exc. advertisements) |
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| Original network | Mediacorp Channel 8 |
| Original release | 31 May – 27 June 2016 |
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| Preceded by | The Truth Seekers |
| Followed by | The Dream Job |
| Related shows | Rhythm of Life (2008) With You (2010) |
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| Traditional Chinese | 十年…你還好嗎？ | ||||||
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| Simplified Chinese | 十年…你还好吗？ | ||||||
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If Only I Could (Chinese: 十年…你还好吗？) is a Singaporean drama produced and telecast on Mediacorp Channel 8. The time-travelling series, which consists of 20 episodes, stars Rui En, Paige Chua, Elvin Ng and Andie Chen as the main characters of the series, will begin its run from 31 May 2016.[1][2][3][4]
Plot
Chen Zhenhao (Rui En) struggles to keep her family together despite a disapproving mother-in-law (Hong Huifang), an easygoing husband too generous with his meagre earnings (Andie Chen), and a son with hyperactivity.
Huo Xiwen (Paige Chua) endures marital problems with her husband Huang Degang (Elvin Ng) and suffers a miscarriage after an accident.
Zhenhao is later diagnosed with breast cancer, and together with her former schoolmate and rival, Xiwen, who’s also seen her share of misfortune, the pair travel back in time to start their lives over and avoid all the mistakes they’ve made. But the two long-suffering wives realise they’re worse off than before.
Cast
Main Cast
| Cast | Character | Description | Episodes Appeared |
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| Rui En 瑞恩 |
Chen Zhenhao 陈珍好 |
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| Paige Chua 蔡琦慧 |
Huo Xiwen 霍希文 |
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| Elvin Ng 黄俊雄 |
Huang Degang 黄德刚 |
Main Villain
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| Andie Chen 陈邦鋆 |
He Daxian 何大先 |
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Other Cast
| Cast | Character | Description | Episodes Appeared |
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| Tracy Lee 李美玲 |
Liu Kaiqin 刘凯芹 |
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| Rynn Lim 林宇中 |
Lin Sen 林森 |
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| Hong Huifang 洪慧芳 |
Li Xiumei 李秀美 |
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| Hayley Woo 胡佳嬑 |
He Xiaoqi 何小琦 |
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| Youyi 有懿 |
Hui Ling 惠玲 |
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| Lin Meijiao 林梅娇 |
Ceng Wanjie 曾婉洁 |
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| Li Wenhai 李文海 |
Huo Zhiyong 霍志永 |
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| Hong Guo Rui 洪国锐 |
Huang Hongtao 黄鸿涛 |
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Episodes
| No. | Title | Original air date |
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| 1 | "Episode 1" | May 31, 2016 PG Some Violence |
| Chen Zhenhao (Rui En), a slighly plump woman with permed hair, is an ordinary "auntie" sort. Her husband, He Daxian (Andie Chen), is a handyman. Their son, Zijun, is a hyperactive child. Meihua, who is living in the unit below Zhenhao’s, complains about her dripping clothes. Zhenhao apologises and explains that her washing machine is out of order and has yet to be replaced. Daxian promises to buy a new washing machine and refrigerator once he accepts a few more jobs. Huo Xiwen (Paige Chua), Zee & Zee’s AVP, is a successful career woman. Nearing 40 years of age, she has only just had a baby. She and her husband, Huang Degang (Elvin Ng), started their business together 10 years ago. After much struggles, their business is finally prospering. Success has changed Degang. He has numerous extramarital affairs. Although Xiwen is heartbroken, she forgives him time after time. Zee & Zee’s 20th branch opens. This coincides with the launch of the flagship store. Xiwen, Degang and Fiona, a local celebrity, are present at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Xiwen’s good friend, Kaiqin (Tracy Lee), arrives to congratulate them. Xiwen goes to the toilet. A man sneaks up to her and points a knife at her neck. Andy accuses Xiwen and Degang of using underhanded means in their business, thus causing him to go bankrupt. He declares that he will not let the matter rest. Because of Degang, Xiwen has a strained relationship with her father, Huo Zhiyong (Li Wenhai). Zhiyong’s company is in financial difficulty. Xiwen offers to help, but he turns her down. Zhenhao’s mother-in-law, Xiumei (Hong Huifang), wins some money and gives Zhenhao $50. Daxian wants Zhenhao to save the money so that Xiumei can use it to recoup her losses the next time. Zijun has learning difficulties. His teacher suggests enrolling him in a special school. Zhenhao decides against it as she does not want her son to be discriminated against. Zhenhao suspects she has breast cancer. After a checkup at the hospital, she bumps into Xiwen. They were secondary school friends. Their relationship soured as a result of love issues with Lin Sen (Rynn Lim). Zhenhao gives up all her savings to help Daxian clear his friend’s debt. She is so angry that she makes a wish to go back in time and change her life by not marrying him. As Zhenhao is walking into a tunnel, a paranormal phenomenon occurs and she is transported back in time 10 years. | ||
| 2 | "Episode 2" | June 1, 2016 PG Some Sexual References |
| The phenomenon turns out to be a dream. Zhenhao still hopes to go back to 2006, a time when she had freedom and few struggles. Daxian suggests betting on the number 2006. He promises to pamper them with gifts if he wins. Zhenhao would rather he help her sister, Zhenzhu, and daughter, Wenfang, who are in need of money. Xiwen buys a bag of health food and asks Kaiqin to take it to her father. Kaiqin reveals the bank has sent a final warning to Zhiyong to clear his debts, failing which, he is to wind up his company. Xiwen cannot imagine the aftermath, if her father were to lose his company. Kaiqin assures her that Zhiyong is currently negotiating a collaboration with Mr Teo. Xiwen receives intimate photos of Degang and a woman, sent to her handphone. Flora appears and demands $100,000. Xiwen turns her down, saying Degang will dump her after he gets tired of her. Degang apologises to Xiwen. After they lost their baby 10 years ago, he is thankful she is expecting again. He wants her to give him another chance. Zhenzhu cannot pay her rent and has nowhere to stay. Zhenhao wants to pawn her wedding ring to help her. However, Daxian has already pawned it to buy goods with which to start a small business. The goods are defective, so Zhenhao’s money is all but lost. She has a huge quarrel with Daxian. Zhenhao picks up a wallet in the lift. Out of desperation, she uses the money in the wallet to pay Zhenzhu’s rent. Her act is caught on CCTV and she faces a fine or jail term. Depressed, Zhenhao walks towards the tunnel. She hopes her dream of turning back the clock will materialise. | ||
| 3 | "Episode 3" | June 2, 2016 PG Some Disturbing Scenes |
| 4 | "Episode 4" | June 3, 2016 PG Some Disturbing Scenes |
| 5 | "Episode 5" | June 6, 2016 PG |
| 6 | "Episode 6" | June 7, 2016 PG Some Violence |
| 7 | "Episode 7" | June 8, 2016 PG |
| 8 | "Episode 8" | June 9, 2016 PG |
| 9 | "Episode 9" | June 10, 2016 PG |
| 10 | "Episode 10" | June 13, 2016 PG |
| 11 | "Episode 11" | June 14, 2016 PG |
| 12 | "Episode 12" | June 15, 2016 PG |
| 13 | "Episode 13" | June 16, 2016 PG |
| 14 | "Episode 14" | June 17, 2016 PG |
| 15 | "Episode 15" | June 20, 2016 PG |
| 16 | "Episode 16" | June 21, 2016 PG |
| 17 | "Episode 17" | June 22, 2016 PG |
| 18 | "Episode 18" | June 23, 2016 PG |
| 19 | "Episode 19" | June 24, 2016 PG |
| 20 | "Episode 20 (Finale)" | June 27, 2016 PG |
Trivia
- This will be Elvin Ng's first villain role.[5][6]
- Rui En's first role as an auntie.[7][8]
- Rui En, Paige Chua, Elvin Ng and Andie Chen previously starred in Malaysian drama series Code of Honour (2011). Then, Rui En was Andie Chen's younger sister and in love with Elvin Ng, while Paige Chua was Chen's admirer. For this drama, there is a reshuffle; Paige Chua pairs up with Elvin Ng, while Rui En pairs up with Andie Chen. This also marks the second time the "RuiVin" pair do not play an onscreen couple, after C.L.I.F. 3 - Rui En was Li Nanxing's wife, while Elvin Ng was Sora Ma's boyfriend.
- This will be Elvin Ng and Tracy Lee fourth collaboration together. They starred in No Limits, C.L.I.F. and C.L.I.F. 3.
- This will be Tracy Lee's first drama in terms of filming schedule (second chronologically, after Peace & Prosperity) after converting her full-time Mediacorp contract to a per-project one. This move is to allow her to study early childhood education.[9]
- Malaysian singer Rynn Lim's second Singaporean drama after The Beginning (2007).
See also
References
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