The Journey: Our Homeland
| The Journey: Our Homeland 信约：我们的家园 | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Our Homeland The Journey Part 3 我们的家园 |
| Genre | Period drama |
| Written by | Seah Choon Guan 谢俊源 Chen Siew Khoon 陈秀群 |
| Directed by | Loo Yin Kam 卢燕金 Png Keh Hock 方家福 Chen Yi You 陈忆幼 Doreen Yap 叶佩娟 Gao Xiu Hui 高秀慧 霍志楷 |
| Starring | Rui En 瑞恩 Shaun Chen 陈泓宇 Felicia Chin 陈凤玲 Rebecca Lim 林慧玲 Romeo Tan 陈罗密欧 Zhang Zhenhuan 张振寰 |
| Opening theme | Homeland (梦里家园) by Olivia Ong |
| Ending theme | 之间 by Shin |
| Country of origin | Singapore |
| Original language | Chinese |
| No. of episodes | 30 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Wong Kuang Yong 黄光荣 |
| Running time | approx. 45 minutes (exc. advertisements) |
| Original release | |
| Network | Mediacorp Channel 8 |
| Release | 16 July – 26 August 2015 |
| Related | |
| The Journey: A Voyage (2013) The Journey: Tumultuous Times (2014) | |
The Journey: Our Homeland (Chinese: 信约：我们的家园, also known as Our Homeland) is the third and final season of Mediacorp Channel 8's nation-building trilogy The Journey, the previous two being The Journey: A Voyage and The Journey: Tumultuous Times. Production began in January 2015 and debut in 16 July 2015 with a total of 30 episodes. The show aired at 9pm on weekdays and had a repeat telecast at 8am the following day. It stars the young casts with Rui En, Shaun Chen, Felicia Chin, Rebecca Lim, Romeo Tan and Zhang Zhenhuan as the main casts of the third instalment. The show is Channel 8 mid year blockbuster for 2015.
Like its predecessors, Our Homeland will be the third periodical drama to use CGI.
The series will be Channel 8's 2015 mid-year blockbuster celebrating Singapore's 50th National Day (SG50). The series is partly sponsored by the Media Development Authority (MDA) of Singapore.
Plot
This drama serial is the finale of the trilogy “The Journey”. Spanning two decades, it depicts the development of Singapore from her budding steps post independence in 1966 to her era of prosperity in the 1980s. Life diverged into different paths for these spirited youths. They had once lost, fallen and grudged. Nonetheless, kinship prevailed over all and blissful reunions were enjoyed in the end. Together with other families in Singapore, they moved on to strive and work towards building a blessed homeland. Singapore eventually evolves into an illuminous star of Southeast Asia through the united efforts of her people.
Cast
Main cast
| Cast | Character | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rui En 瑞恩 |
Yang Meixue 杨美雪 |
Mottled Face (大花脸) Nurse New Phoenix Troupe's ex-part-time performer KJ Jeans' ex-worker Yang Lihua's daughter Zhang Jia's love interest, later wife Zhang Junteng's foster mother, later stepmother Hong Minghui's best friend and colleague Yan Yisheng's ex-wife and childhood sweetheart Yan Songtao and Su Qiufeng's ex-daughter-in-law Married Yan Yisheng and had his child in episode 17 Miscarried her child and was almost strangled by Yan Yisheng in episode 22 Went to Japan to meet Yang Lihua and her biological father in episode 22 In love with Zhang Jia and accepted his proposal in the end |
1-22 |
| Shaun Chen 陈泓宇 |
Zhang Jia 张佳 |
Buah Long Long (峇笼笼) Jia Er (佳儿) Previously named Hu Jia (胡佳) Businessman Siu Yee Tong's ex-chief KJ Jeans ex-boss late Zhang Tianying and late Zhang Huiniang's son Yang Meixue's love interest, later husband Hong Minghui's husband Zhang Junteng's father Zhang Min's adoptive younger brother Zhang Yan's cousin Yan Yisheng's rival in love Went to Hong Kong in episode 16 Returned to Singapore to help Hong Kuan cope his depression in episode 20 Decided to stay in Singapore when Zhang Min went to the United States in episode 21 Went to Japan in episode 22 In love with Yang Meixue and proposed to her in the end |
1-6, 8-16, 20-22 |
| Felicia Chin 陈凤玲 |
Zhang Min 张敏 |
"Little Nyonya" Pastry Shop's lady boss late Zhang Tianying and late Zhang Huiniang's adoptive daughter Hong Dangyong's wife Hong Kuan and Hong Rui's mother Zhang Jia's adopted elder sister Wan Zicong and Wan Fangfang's adoptive mother Wan Feifei and Liu Daidi's mother-in-law Hong Guo An and Hong Guo Shun's paternal grandmother Ah Qing's grandmother-in-law Dai Xiaoxiong's love interest Indirectly caused the death of Zhang Yan and refused to save him to avenge Hong Dangyong's death in episode 10 Went to the United States with Dai Xiaoxiong in episode 21 Returned to Singapore in episode 29 Forgave Wan Fangfang in episode 30 |
1-17, 19-21, 29-30 |
| Rebecca Lim 林慧玲 |
Wan Feifei 万菲菲 |
Rose Younger version portrayed by Venus Lim Costume factory's ex-worker Ex-dance hostess Wan Shan and Bai Jin'nu's eldest daughter Wan Zihua's younger sister Wan Zicong and Wan Fangfang's elder sister Hong Kuan's girlfriend Zhang Yan and Zhang Min's daughter-in-law Hong Guoshun's paternal aunt Wan Yiting's paternal aunt Rescued by Hong Kuan from being hit by a burning cart during the race riots in episode 12 Saved by Hong Kuan from being set up by another co-worker and later saved from being hit by an oncoming motorcycle in episode 14 Was almost raped by Jingui but was saved by Hong Kuan in episode 23 Paralysed after Jingui shot her in episode 27 Did an operation for her paralysis and eventually got better in episode 28 Trapped and badly injured in the Collapse of the Hotel New World and protected Wan Fangfang, and was trapped when Wan Fangfang was rescued because more debris fell Legs eventually got better, in love with Hong Kuan and married him in the end Hong Guo An's mother |
2-4, 6-7, 12 (Young) 13-14, 18-19, 22-30 |
| Romeo Tan 陈罗密欧 |
Hong Kuan 洪宽 |
Younger version portrayed by Ian Teng Kuan Er (宽儿) Ex-supervisor at the shipyard late Zhang Tianpeng and Bai Mingzhu's paternal grandson late Zhang Tianying and late Zhang Huiniang's maternal grandson Zhang Yan and Zhang Min's son Hong Rui's elder half-brother Hong Dangyong's adopted son Wan Feifei's boyfriend Zhang Junteng's cousin Hong Guoshun's paternal uncle Has a strained relationship with Zhang Min because of Zhang Yan Supervisor at the shipyard Badly injured in the Spyros tanker explosion disaster in episode 20 Saved Wan Feifei from being raped by Jingui and was physically abused by Jingui in episodes 23 and 24 Locked with Wan Feifei in episode 25 by Wan Fangfang Civil defence volunteer when the Hotel New World collapsed in episode 29, saved Wan Feifei and Wan Fangfang In love with Wan Feifei and married her in the end Hong Guo An's father |
1-3, 6-12 (Young) 13-17, 19-30 |
| Zhang Zhenhuan 张振寰 |
Yan Yisheng 严义生 |
Suffered from mental illness after participating in the Cultural Revolution in China
Yan Songtao and Su Qiufeng's eldest son |
2, 12, 14-22 |
Hong (Dangyong) family
| Cast | Character | Description | Episodes Appeared |
| Andie Chen 陈邦鋆 |
Hong Dangyong 洪当勇 |
Once named Hong Tian (洪天) Lawyer from D. Y. Hong Advocate & Solicitor late Hong Shi and late Lin Yazi's son Zhang Min's husband Hong Minghui's elder brother Hong Rui's father Hong Kuan, Wan Zicong and Wan Fangfang's foster father Right-hand crippled Wan Shan's life saviour Wan (Shan) family's godfather Liu Daidi's father-in-law Hong Guoshun's paternal grandfather Ah Qing's paternal grandfather-in-law Killed by Zhang Yan in episode 10 when trying to save Hong Kuan (Deceased - episode 10) |
2-3, 5-10 |
| Felicia Chin 陈凤玲 |
Zhang Min 张敏 |
See Main Cast | |
| Romeo Tan 陈罗密欧 |
Hong Kuan 洪宽 |
See Main Cast | |
| Ian Fang 方伟杰 |
Wan Zicong 万子聪 |
See Wan (Shan) family | |
| Cheryl Wee 黄馨慧 |
Wan Fangfang 万芳芳 |
See Wan (Shan) family | |
| Jeffrey Xu 徐鸣杰 |
Hong Rui 洪锐 |
Younger version portrayed by Alston Yeo Rui Er (锐儿) |
1-3, 6-12 (Young) 13, 15, 17, 19-21, 24, 26-30 |
| Jae Liew 柳胜美 |
Liu Daidi 刘带娣 |
See Other Cast | |
| Aloysius Pang 冯伟衷 |
Hong Guo'an 洪国安 |
Zhang Yan and Zhang Min's paternal grandson Hong Dangyong's adopted grandson Wan Shan and Bai Jinnu's maternal grandson Hong Kuan and Wan Feifei's son Hong Rui's paternal nephew Wan Zihua, Wan Zicong and Wan Fangfang's maternal nephew |
30 |
| Nick Teo 张鈞淯 |
Hong Guoshun 洪国顺 |
Hong Dangyong and Zhang Min's paternal grandson Ah Xiao and Liu Qing's maternal grandson Hong Rui and Daidi's son Ah Qing's husband Hong Kuan's paternal nephew |
30 |
| Uncredited | Ah Qing 阿晴 |
Hong Dangyong and Zhang Min's paternal granddaughter-in-law Ah Xiao and Liu Qing's maternal granddaughter-in-law Hong Rui and Daidi's daughter-in-law Hong Guoshun's wife Pregnant with an SG50 baby |
30 |
Zhang (Jia) family
| Cast | Character | Description | Episodes Appeared |
| Shaun Chen 陈泓宇 |
Zhang Jia 张佳 |
See Main Cast | |
| Jeanette Aw 欧萱 |
Hong Minghui 洪明慧 |
Previously nicknamed Kick Your Bum (踢你屁股) Head Nurse at KK Hospital late Hong Shi and late Lin Yazi's daughter Zhang Jia's wife Hong Dangyong's younger sister Zhang Junteng's mother Zhang Yan's ex-wife Died after giving birth to Zhang Junteng due to loss of blood while helping Ah Niu's wife to give birth (Deceased - episode 4) |
1-4 |
| Renfred Ng 黄业伦 |
Zhang Junteng 张骏腾 |
Younger version portrayed by 李佐仁 Zhang Jia and Hong Minghui's son Hong Kuan and Hong Rui's cousin Born in episode 4 Went to Hong Kong in episode 16 Returned to Singapore in episode 27 to serve his National Service Saved Wan Feifei and Wan Fangfang while she was trapped in episode 29 |
4-5 (Infant) 12 (Toddler) 13, 15-16 (Young) 27, 29-30 |
Yang (Meixue) family
| Cast | Character | Description | Episodes Appeared |
| Aileen Tan 陈丽贞 |
Yang Lihua 杨丽华 |
Performer at New Phoenix Troupe Ex-TB patient Yang Meixue's mother Yan Songtao and Su Qiufeng's tenant Went to Japan to meet her husband in episode 21; reunited with Yang Meixue and Zhang Jia in episode 22 (Went to Japan - episode 21) |
2, 4-5, 8-11, 14-17, 19, 21-22 |
| Rui En 瑞恩 |
Yang Meixue 杨美雪 |
See Main Cast |
Wan (Shan) family
| Cast | Character | Description | Episodes Appeared |
| Chen Guohua 陈国华 |
Wan Shan 万山 |
Villain Conman Wan Zihua, Wan Feifei, Wan Zicong and Wan Fangfang's father Bai Jin Nu's husband Hong Dangyong's ex-neighbour Yan Songtao and Su Qiufeng's tenant from episode 4-7 Yao Jiahui and Hong Kuan's father-in-law Wan Yiting's paternal grandfather Hong Guo'an's maternal grandfather Knew the death of Zhang Yan Jailed in Kuala Lumpur during the race riots prior to episode 13 Blackmailed Zhang Min in episode 16, but was accidentally killed by Dai Xiaoxiong after they tumbled down the staircase, stabbing him (Deceased - episode 16) |
1-7, 10, 14-16 |
| Chen Huihui 陈慧慧 |
Bai Jin Nu 白金女 |
Wan Shan's wife Wan Zihua, Wan Feifei, Wan Zicong and Wan Fangfang's mother Yan Songtao and Su Qiufeng's tenant from episode 4-12 Yao Jiahui and Hong Kuan's mother-in-law Wan Yiting's paternal grandmother Hong Guo'an's maternal grandmother Dementia patient in episode 18 Died in episode 26 after seeing her four children (Deceased - episode 26) |
2-7, 13-14, 18-23, 25-26 |
| Shane Pow 包勋评 |
Wan Zihua 万子华 |
Char Siew (叉烧) Younger version portrayed by Andres Neo Bo Jun Wan Shan and Bai Jin'nu's eldest son Wan Feifei and Wan Fangfang's eldest brother Wan Zicong's elder brother and rival in love Yao Jiahui's ex-boyfriend Su Qiufeng's ex-assistant Wan Yiting's paternal uncle Hong Guo'an's maternal uncle Char siew chef Uncle Hai's ex-apprentice Ex-boss of Wei Ji Broke up with Yao Jiahui in episode 25 Went to Hong Kong in episode 27 to help Uncle Wei and returned in episode 28 Current boss of Wan Ji |
2-3, 7, 30 (Young) 13-16, 18-19, 21-30 |
| Rebecca Lim 林慧玲 |
Wan Feifei 万菲菲 |
See Main Cast | |
| Ian Fang 方伟杰 |
Wan Zicong 万子聪 |
Villain but later repented Younger version portrayed by Ezekiel Chee Lawyer and stock-broker Wan Shan and Bai Jin'nu's youngest son Wan Zihua's younger brother and rival in love Wan Feifei's younger brother Wan Fangfang's elder brother Hong Dangyong and Zhang Min's adopted son Likes Yao Jiahui Wan Yiting's father Hong Guo'an's maternal uncle Set Hong Rui up in episode 9, but went to seek help leading to his discovery of his medical condition Ruined Wan Zihua's food in Yao Renyi's wedding anniversary in episode 21 Proposed to Yao Jiahui in episode 27 Shot in the leg by Jingui after he tipped his drug syndicate off in episode 27 Misappropriated funds from Yao Group for investments in the stock market in episode 28 Forged Yao Jiahui's signature and embezzled 3 million from Yao Group when the stock market crashed; attempted suicide out of guilt and realised his mistakes and turned himself in episode 30 Married Yao Jiahui's in the end |
1-3, 7-12, 30 (Young) 13, 15-30 |
| Cheryl Wee 黄馨慧 |
Wan Fangfang 万芳芳 |
Villain but later repented Younger version portrayed by Isabel Yamada Catherine Manager of "Little Nyonya", later boss of "New Little Nyonya" Wan Shan and Bai Jin Nu's youngest daughter Wan Zihua, Wan Feifei and Wan Zicong's youngest sister Hong Dangyong and Zhang Min's adopted daughter Wan Yiting's paternal aunt Hong Guo'an's maternal aunt. Went to Hong (Dangyong) family in place of Wan Feifei in episode 7 by tricking her to go to Tiong Bahru to buy buns for Bai Jinnu Kidnapped by Jingui after she disposed off his drugs secretly sent by his woman in episode 25, rescued by Wan Zicong afterwards Locked Wan Feifei and Hong Kuan up in the storeroom to clinch to deal with Mr. Thomas and snatched the deal away from Little Nyonya in episode 25 Repent from her mistakes in episode 29 after involving in the Collapse of the Hotel New World incident with Wan Feifei |
1-4, 6-12 (Young) 17-21, 23-30 |
| Jayley Woo 胡佳琪 | Wan Yiting 万怡婷 |
Wan Shan and Bai Jinnu's paternal granddaughter Yao Renyi and Liwan's maternal granddaughter Wan Zicong and Yao Jiahui's daughter Wan Zihua,Wan Feifei and Wan Fangfang's paternal niece |
30 |
Yan (Yisheng) family
| Cast | Character | Description | Episodes Appeared |
| Li Wenhai 李文海 |
Yan Songtao 严松涛 |
Bookstore owner Su Qiufeng's husband Yan Yisheng and Yan Yimin's father |
2, 4-5, 7, 9-13, 15-16, 20-22 |
| Lin Meijiao 林梅娇 |
Su Qiufeng 苏秋凤 |
Aunt Tok-tok (笃笃嫂) Yan Songtao's wife Yan Yisheng and Yan Yimin's mother |
2, 4-5, 7, 9-13, 15-22 |
| Zhang Zhenhuan 张振寰 |
Yan Yisheng 严义生 |
See Main Cast | |
| James Seah 谢宏辉 |
Yan Yimin 严义民 |
Yan Songtao and Su Qiufeng's youngest son Yan Yisheng's younger brother First batch of National Servicemen in episode 7 |
4-5, 7, 9-12, 15, 29-30 |
Wanxing Village
| Cast | Character | Description | Episodes Appeared |
| Darren Lim 林明伦 |
Dai Xiaoxiong 戴晓雄 |
Wanxing Village's co-head Ah Niu's best friend Hong Dangyong, Zhang Min and Zhang Jia's friend Likes Zhang Min Jailed for accidentally causing the death of Wan Shan by stabbing him after they tumbled down the staircase in episode 16, to save Zhang Min from being blackmailed Diagnosed with brain tumor during his jail term Released from jail and went to U.S. with Zhang Min in episode 21 (Went to the U.S. - episode 21) (Deceased - episode 29) |
1-7, 10-17, 21 20 (Voice only) |
| Li Yuejie 李岳杰 |
Ah Niu/Spareribs 阿牛 |
Wanxing Village's co-head Dai Xiaoxiong's best friend Colleague of Hong Kuan Tuoluo's father Died in the Spyros tanker explosion disaster in episode 20 (Deceased - episode 20) |
1-2, 4-7, 10, 12-14, 17, 19-20 |
| Laura Kee 纪丽晶 |
Ah Niu's wife 阿牛嫂 |
Wanxing Village's villager Ah Niu's wife Tuoluo's mother |
1-2, 4, 7, 12-13, 20, 29 |
Yao (Jiahui) family
| Cast | Character | Description | Episodes Appeared |
| Marcus Mok 莫健发 |
Yao Renyi 姚仁艺 |
Boss of Yao Group Richest man in Singapore Yao Jiahui's father Wan Zicong's father-in-law Wan Yiting's maternal grandfather Enslaved Wan Zicong to worship his feet |
17-18, 20-21, 23-24, 27-28, 30 |
| Tracer Wong 王裕香 |
Liwan 丽婉 |
Yao Renyi's wife Yao Jiahui's mother Wan Zicong's mother-in-law Wan Yiting's maternal grandmother |
18, 20-21, 23-24, 26-28 |
| Julie Tan 陈欣淇 |
Yao Jiahui 姚嘉慧 |
Lady Bruce Lee (女小龙) Ex-tour guide Yao Renyi and Liwan's daughter Wan Zihua's ex-girlfriend Wan Zicong's love interest Involved in a love triangle with Wan Zicong and Wan Zihua Accepted Wan Zicong's proposal in episode 27 Married Wan Zicong in the end Wan Yiting's mother |
13-21, 23-30 |
Other cast
- Note: Only credited cameos are listed.
| Cast | Character | Description | Episodes Appeared |
| Zhang Wen Xiang 张汶祥 |
Jingui 金贵 |
Main Villain Wanshou Village's head Mr Zhu's cousin Dai Xiaoxiong's enemy Wan Zicong's client Attempted to rape Wan Feifei but was stopped by Hong Kuan in episode 23 Was tipped off by Wan Zicong, killed one of his men and Xiaohong, and shot Wan Zicong and Wan Feifei in episode 27, was about to shoot Hong Kuan but was killed by the police (Deceased - episode 27) |
1, 4-7, 10-12, 14, 22-27 |
| Jae Liew 柳胜美 |
Liu Daidi 刘带娣 |
Liu Qing and Ah Xiao's daughter Hong Rui's girlfriend Hong Dangyong and Zhang Min's daughter-in-law Saved by Zhang Min from being sold by Ah Xiao in episode 1 Little Nyonya worker Married Hong Rui in the end Hong Guoshun's mother |
1-2 (young) 17-21, 23-30 |
| Joey Feng 冯瑾瑜 |
Liu Qing 柳青 |
Performer at New Phoenix Troupe Ah Xiao's wife Daidi's mother Zhang Jia's helper Hong Guoshun's maternal grandmother |
1-3, 5, 8 |
| Rashidal Binti Enee | Fatimah 花蒂玛 |
Nurse Hong Minghui and Yang Meixue's colleague |
1, 4-5 |
| Darius Tan 陈日成 |
Ah Xiao 阿笑 |
Liu Qing's husband Daidi's father Tried to sell Daidi but failed in episode 1 Jingui's gang member Hong Guoshun's maternal grandfather |
1-3, 6-7 |
| Vincent Tee 池素宝 |
Bao Dating 包打听 |
Town resident Gossip-monger |
2, 7, 9, 11 |
| Darryl Yong 杨子文 |
Peishuang 培双 |
Yan Yisheng and Zhiqiang's friend Left for China previously Caught in the Cultural Revolution as depicted in episode 12 Blinded in one eye during the Cultural Revolution as depicted in episode 18 |
2, 12, 18 |
| 林伟德 | Zhiqiang 志强 |
Yan Yisheng and Peishuang's friend Left for China previously Committed suicide in fear of Cultural Revolution (Deceased - During the Cultural Revolution) |
2, 12, 18 |
| Dennis George Heath | Mr. Robertson | Chairman of a British club Mrs. Robertson's husband Zhang Jia and Hong Dangyong's client |
3, 8 |
| Karen Jean Stott | Mrs. Robertson | Mr. Robertson's wife Zhang Jia and Hong Dangyong's client |
3, 8 |
| 黄毅新 | Blockhead 阿呆 |
Jingui's gang member who is dumb | 5-7, 11-12 |
| Romeo Tan 陈罗密欧 |
Zhang Yan 张晏 |
Main Villain From Tumultuous Times Ex-lawyer and ex-politician Raped Zhang Min in Tumultuous Times Hong Minghui's ex-husband Hong Kuan's biological father Wan Feifei's father-in-law Hong Guo'an's paternal grandfather Zhang Jia's cousin Came out of prison Returned in episode 6 for revenge Disguised himself in Mr. Robertson's wedding anniversary and shot Yang Meixue when she protects Zhang Jia in episode 8 Locked Wan Zicong and Wan Fangfang and kidnapped Hong Kuan and Hong Rui in episode 9 Killed Hong Dangyong in episode 10 Died from electrocution caused by Zhang Min not saving him when he is trapped in a shelf containing electricity (Deceased - episode 10) |
6-10 |
| 李汶洁 | Saleswoman 销售员 |
Saleswoman the clothes departmental store who thinks Zhang Jia and Meixue are married | 8 |
| Kelly Lim LT 林俐廷 |
Mei-jie 妹姐 |
Hong (Dangyong) family amah | 8-9 |
| Drake Lim 林文强 |
Secretary Liang 梁秘书 |
Zhang Jia's business partner | 8-9 |
| Ye Shipin 叶世品 |
Richard | Zhang Jia's client in the jeans industry | 12-13, 15 |
| 柯迪宏 | Ah Shun 阿顺 |
KJ Jeans worker Lin Meimei's boyfriend |
12, 14 |
| 周全喜 | Uncle Hai 海叔 |
Char siew eating house owner Wan Zihua's boss |
13-15 |
| Ho Ai Ling 何爱玲 |
Xiuxiu 秀秀 |
"Little Nyonya" worker | 13, 24, |
| 谭丽芳 | Yuejiao 月娇 |
"Little Nyonya" worker | 13-17, 24, |
| 杨迪嘉 | Li Yuluan 李玉鸾 |
KJ Jeans worker | 13-16 |
| Leron Heng 王丽蓉 |
Meiyun 美云 |
Yao Jiahui's best friend English class student |
14-15 |
| Cansen Goh 吴开深 |
Chen Ze 陈泽 |
Film director Yao Renyi's business partner in episode 18 |
18, 23 |
| Shirley Teo 张思丽 |
Mimi 咪咪 |
Mamasan at the bar Feifei works in Lady boss of the char siew eating house Zihua works in |
19, 23-24, 27, 29 |
| 李世雄 | Tanaka 田中 |
Japanese businessman Yang Lihua's husband Yang Meixue's biological father |
19 |
| Henry Heng 王利秦 |
Bernard | Nyonya pastry baking competition judge | 19-20 |
| 郑开怀 | Ah Ming 阿明 |
Colleague of Hong Kuan Died in the Spyros tanker explosion disaster (known as Spyros disaster in Singapore's history) in episode 20 (Deceased - episode 20) |
20 |
| Kanny Theng 邓晴冰 |
Xiaohong 小红 |
Dance hostess; Feifei's colleague Killed by Jingui after she told him the truth in episode 27 (Deceased - episode 27) |
22-23, 27 |
| Kelvin Soon 孙文海 |
Albert | Zicong's friend and colleague | 22, 25, |
| 王瑞显 | Sam | Producer of a film Chen Ze turned down | 23 |
| Jim Koh 许晋鸣 |
Ah Quan 阿泉 |
Jingui's man | 23- |
| 刘旭涛 | Jingui's man 金贵手下 |
Jingui's man who helped Jingui tie Hong Kuan to the boot of the car | 23- |
| 郑逸钦 | Uncle Huang 黄柏 |
"Little Nyonya" worker | 23, 25, |
| 邱雁玲 | Sharon | 25 | |
| 颜孝玄 | Mr. Thomas | Businessman from Philippines Zicong and Fangfang's business partner |
25 |
Deceased but mentioned
| Cast | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Chen Hanwei 陈汉玮 |
Hu Weiren 胡为人 |
Zhang Jia's adoptive father Caused the deaths of Zhang Jia's parents Zhang Tianying and Zhang Huiniang Died from drowning in the sea after his ear is being cut off by Bai Gou (Deceased - Tumultuous Times Episode 18) |
Trivia
- Rui En's third periodic drama serial after Code of Honour and Joys of Life.
- Jeanette Aw is the only cast member to have appeared in all three seasons so far. This is the first series where Aw and Romeo Tan will not have any scenes together.
- This is Li Wenhai's dual role in the trilogy series, as he appeared in A Voyage as Chen Guang, Zhang Tianying (Allen Chen)'s master and Zhang Huiniang (Joanne Peh)'s life saviour.
- Romeo Tan's fourth villainous role after Unriddle 2, Joys of Life and Tumultuous Times and also his first dual role, playing Villain Zhang Yan in earlier parts of the show and protagonist Hong Kuan in later parts of the show.
- This will be the second series after Against the Tide to have at least five of the "8 Dukes of Caldecott Hill" appear. Incidentally, two of the five dukes in this series will play villains; Romeo Tan (Zhang Yan) and Ian Fang (Wan Zicong).
- This is Ian Fang's third villainous role after C.L.I.F. and On The Fringe
- The store that the Hong family opened was a reference to The Little Nyonya, another successful period drama series with their theme song also Sang by Olivia Ong, Written by Tan Kah Beng, and Arranged By Terence Teo.
- The screengrab of Zhang Jia (Shaun Chen) and Yang Meixue (Rui En) eloping suddenly flipped two slides into the end of the credits reel of episode 22.
- Aloysius Pang and Jayley Woo also had scenes together in Tiger Mum and Super Senior, two preceding MediaCorp Studios series, with the exception that they are not paired up here.
- Rebecca Lim first collaboration with Venus Lim as younger version of her character
- Ian Fang first collaboration with Ezekiel Chee as younger version of his character
- Romeo Tan first collaboration with Ian Teng as younger version of his character
- Cheryl Wee first collaboration with Isabel Yamada as younger version of her character
- Shane Pow first collaboration with Andres Neo Bo Jun as younger version of his character
- Jeffrey Xu first collaboration with Alston Yeo as younger version of his character
- The Series repeat its telecast on Channel 8 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm on weekends succeeding The Journey: Tumultuous Times.
- The series was repeated at 8am.
- The series was adapted as a comic and has been selling at Popular Bookstores since November 2015, targeting at upper primary and secondary students. The comic showcases the best of the series, and is promoted by the Committee to Promote Chinese Language.
Music
| Song title | Song type | Performer | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Song Arranger(s) | Producer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 梦里家园 (Our Homeland) |
Theme Song | Olivia Ong （王俪婷） | ||||
| 之间 | Sub Theme Song | Shin （蘇見信） | ||||
Controversies
- Malaysia's satellite channel Astro Shuang Xing was to air the show first in Asia, beginning from 9 July 2015, Sundays to Thursdays, as with Mind Game (aired on 30 April) and Super Senior (11 June). However, on the discretion of MediaCorp, Shuang Xing has to air the show on the same day as Singapore from 23 July 2015, Mondays to Fridays. Hence, the show was pre-empted five times there. This caused Taiwan SET's Be With You 2 episodes back-to-back telecast to be pushed forward to 5.00pm from 16 to 23 July. In fact, Astro shouldn't have aired MediaCorp dramas first before Singapore does so beginning with Mind Game, as it did not perform well in Singapore and is also nominated for only one technical award in Star Awards 2016, and that only Super Senior and The Dream Makers II were the only dramas in the planned First Global Premiere to win performance categories. [neutrality is disputed] The changes in schedule partially influenced Shuang Xing's timeslots of series airing later — following the end of Hong Kong's HKTV global premiere, with effect from 24 September, the channel resumed airing dramas on Mondays to Fridays, and back-to-back encores on Saturdays and Sundays, with the first series to use the new timeslots being Chinese series Best Get Going and MediaCorp's Hand In Hand. Other dramas, such as Youth Power, K Song Lover and My Husband is a Cartoonist, changed their schedules as well, with the exception of same-day telecast as Taiwan series Love Cuisine.
- Jeanette Aw won six voting-based awards in Star Awards 2015 Show 1, including three Most Popular Regional Artiste Awards, Social Media Award and Favourite Female Character award for her role in The Journey: Tumultuous Times. Aw expressed her wish to withdraw from voting-based award categories in the future. Speaking to the media after the ceremony, Aw said that the move is due to her concern about rabid fans who left messages online saying that they would harm themselves if she did not win enough awards.[1] However, it can be seen that voting for Star Awards 2016 Favourite Female Character for both this series and The Dream Makers II did not remove her from the voting list. Mediacorp quotes that as these awards are determined by online voting, she still had to participate in these awards.[2] She went on to win the Favourite Female Character and Favourite Onscreen Couple (Drama) with Qi Yuwu for The Dream Makers II in 2016, which was the last time the Favourite categories were held.
Awards & Nominations
Our Homeland has the next-to-most number of nominations for Star Awards 2016, with 16 nominations - 7 technical, 7 performance and 2 voting-based - in 14 award categories, down from 17 in 2015. The series has at least one nomination in every technical award for drama programmes, winning the Best Cameraman (for Drama Programmes) award. Along with 118, Crescendo, The Dream Makers II and Tiger Mum, it is one of the five dramas to be nominated for both the Best Drama Serial and Best Theme Song.It won one award out of 14 awards.
The Star Awards are presented by Mediacorp.
| Star Awards – Acting Awards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Accolades | Category | Nominees | Result |
| Star Awards 2016 Backstage Achievement Awards 红星大奖2016之幕后英雄颁奖礼 |
Best Director 最佳导演 |
Loo Yin Kam 卢燕金 |
Nominated |
| Doreen Yap Pei Kiang 叶佩娟 |
Nominated | ||
| Best Screenplay 最佳剧本 |
Seah Choon Guan 谢俊源 Chen Sew Khoon 陈秀群 |
Nominated | |
| Best Programme Promo 最佳宣传短片 |
Chen Pei Chun 陈佩君 |
Nominated | |
| Best Cameraman (for Drama Programmes) 最佳戏剧摄影 |
Steve Wong Kwok Chung 黃国钟 |
Won | |
| Best Set Design for Drama Programme 最佳戏剧布景设计 |
Chen Jiagu 陈家谷 Oh Hock Leong 胡福隆 |
Nominated | |
| Best Editing for Drama Programme 最佳戏剧剪接 |
Lai Chun Kwang 赖振江 |
Nominated | |
| Star Awards 2016 Show 1 红星大奖2016 上半场 | Best Evergreen Artiste Award 常青演绎奖 |
Lin Meijiao 林梅嬌 |
Nominated |
| Star Awards 2016 Show 2 红星大奖2016 下半场 | Young Talent Award 青苹果奖 |
Ian Teng 丁翊 |
Nominated |
| Ezekiel Chee 徐从义 |
Nominated | ||
| Best Theme Song 最佳主题曲 《梦里家圓》 |
Olivia Ong 王俪婷 |
Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actor 最佳男配角 |
Andie Chen 陈邦鋆 |
Nominated | |
| Best Actor 最佳男主角 |
Shaun Chen 陈泓宇 |
Nominated | |
| Best Drama Serial 最佳电视剧 |
— | Nominated | |
| Star Awards 2016 Post-show Party 红星大奖2016 庆功宴 |
Favourite Male Character 最喜爱男角色 |
Romeo Tan 陈罗密欧 |
Nominated |
| Favourite Onscreen Couple (Drama) 最喜爱荧幕情侣 |
Shaun Chen 陈泓宇 & Rui En 瑞恩 |
Nominated | |
Fame Awards 2016
| Awards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Award | Category | Recipients (if any) | Result |
| Fame Awards 2016 星光大奖2016 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role 最佳男配角 | Andie Chen 陈邦鋆 | Nominated |
| Ian Fang 方伟杰 | Nominated | ||
| Shane Pow 包勋评 | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role 最佳女配角 | Aileen Tan 陈丽贞 | Nominated | |
| Lin Meijiao 林梅娇 | Nominated | ||
Asian Television Awards 2016
| Awards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Award | Category | Recipients (if any) | Result |
| Asian Television Awards 2016 | Best Drama Serial 最佳电视剧 | — | Nominated |