It’s a Wonderful Life

A department-store director who is bullied by his superior Pat Sau-kong. He is married to Cheng Choi and cares for his younger brother-in-law, while a looming New Year’s Eve threat tests his resolve. His past friendship with the Thunder God binds mortal and divine fates together.

A clever celestial being with powerful magic who descends to Earth to fulfill his old promise. His attempts to protect Ding Don trigger chaotic, humorous misfires, revealing the limits of his control over mortal affairs. He must balance divine duty with the messiness of human life.

A celestial figure who reveals the old vow that binds the Thunder God to help Ding Don in times of danger. She guides the plot by exposing the terms of the promise and the coming peril. Her presence links heavenly schemes with earthly consequences.

The ruler of Heaven who offers a reward for promoting Heaven’s economy through a human plan. His authority frames the stakes of the celestial intervention and the consequences of mortal ambition. He embodies the cosmic perspective that shadows the humans’ struggles.

Ding Don’s wife, a steady presence in his life who navigates the balance between family and financial stress. She represents the domestic side of Ding Don’s world and the stakes of keeping his life together.

Ding Don’s superior who bullies him at work and manipulates circumstances to pressure him. He also orchestrates the danger by hiring assassins, escalating the conflict between mortal ambition and protection from above.

A gambling addict who has drawn the family into debt, embodying the real-world financial peril that Ding Don faces. Her relationship with Cheng Wo mirrors the chaotic effects of risky choices.

Ding Don’s younger brother-in-law who has fallen in love with Miki, adding personal tension to the family dynamics. He is a participant in the unfolding family drama under financial stress.