A Change of Heart (2013)
A gripping TVB drama where a heart transplant transforms a ruthless man and unravels a deadly secret.
A Change of Heart - Series Information
- Original Title: 好心作怪
- First Air Year: 2013
- Last Air Year: 2013
- Created by: Nilson Kin-man Cheung
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (45 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 30
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: CN
- Spoken Languages: Cantonese
- First Air Date: June 3, 2013 (Canada - 14+)
- Networks: TVB Jade
- Alternative Titles: Chuan Ai Shi Wu Suo (US)
- Production Companies: TVB
- Production Countries: Hong Kong
A Change of Heart - Plot
The ruthless Fong Chi-Lik suffers from congestive heart failure, and was fortunate to have the recently died Yiu Yat-San donate his heart to him. After going through heart transplant surgery, Chi-Lik's personality changes drastically; Chi-Lik turns into a good man with a caring attitude. But when Chi-Lik discovers Yat-San's "accidental" death involved him and his wife, he gets lost between love and righteousness, good and evil. Meanwhile, Yat-San's twin brother Yiu Yuet-San returns to Hong Kong to prepare for his brother's funeral and falls in love with his brother's girlfriend Yuen Siu-Kat. The plot thickens when Yuet-San finds out that his twin brother's death was not an accident and begins investigating to uncover the truth.
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A Change of Heart - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Nilson Kin-man Cheung
Main Cast
- Michael Miu Kiu-Wai
- Bosco Wong Chung-Chak
- Joey Man Yee-Man
- Niki Chow Lai-Kei
- Mandy Wong
- Vincent Wong Ho-Shun
- Benz Hui Siu-Hung
- Benjamin Yuen Wai-Ho
- JJ Jia
- Elaine Yiu
Executive Producers
- Nilson Kin-man Cheung
A Change of Heart - FAQs
What is the heart transplant twist in A Change of Heart?
After receiving a heart transplant from a man whose death he was unknowingly connected to, ruthless tycoon Fong Chi-Lik undergoes a dramatic personality shift. He becomes kind and compassionate, then discovers his own involvement in the donor's suspicious death, forcing him into a devastating moral reckoning.
Does Bosco Wong play twin brothers in A Change of Heart?
Yes, Bosco Wong Chung-Chak takes on the dual role of twin brothers Yiu Yat-San and Yiu Yuet-San. Yat-San dies and donates his heart, while Yuet-San returns to Hong Kong for the funeral, falls for his late brother's girlfriend, and begins unraveling the truth behind the suspicious death.
Is A Change of Heart based on a true story?
A Change of Heart is a work of fiction produced by TVB, though it draws on the real medical phenomenon sometimes called "cellular memory," where heart transplant recipients report personality changes after surgery. The murder mystery and character arcs are entirely original creations by writer-producer Nilson Kin-man Cheung.
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Who are the main cast members of A Change of Heart?
The series stars Michael Miu Kiu-Wai as the morally transformed Fong Chi-Lik and Bosco Wong Chung-Chak in the dual role of twin brothers. Niki Chow Lai-Kei, Joey Man Yee-Man, Mandy Wong, Vincent Wong Ho-Shun, Benz Hui Siu-Hung, Benjamin Yuen Wai-Ho, JJ Jia, and Elaine Yiu round out the ensemble.
How many episodes does A Change of Heart have?
A Change of Heart ran for a single season of 30 episodes, each approximately 45 minutes long. The series aired on TVB Jade in 2013 and told a complete, self-contained story across its full run, wrapping up both the murder investigation and the central romantic storylines.
How was A Change of Heart received by audiences?
A Change of Heart was well received by TVB viewers, praised for its emotionally engaging premise and the performances of Michael Miu and Bosco Wong. The dual-role challenge taken on by Bosco Wong drew particular attention, while the blend of moral drama and murder mystery kept audiences invested throughout its 30-episode run.
What are some shows similar to A Change of Heart?
If you enjoyed A Change of Heart, you might also like Orphan Black for its dual-identity drama, This Is Us for emotionally layered storytelling, or I Know This Much Is True, another series exploring twin brothers and identity. Classic Hong Kong dramas like East of Eden and Under the Canopy of Love offer a similar emotional tone.
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