Weeds on Fire

A diligent teen from Wo Che Estate who joins the Shatin Martins with a mix of humility and competitive drive. He learns to balance team duty with personal growth as his family and romantic life face strain. Over the season, Lung becomes a steady center for the team and gains confidence through shared discipline and support from Lu and his teammates.

A smart, physically capable teammate who initially shines as a pitcher but soon struggles under pressure and his own impulses. His arrogance sparks conflict with teammates, and his later choices pull him away from baseball and toward dangerous distractions. He eventually seeks redemption and learns to support the team in tougher times, even when personal loyalties are tested.

Lung's love interest who becomes a focal point for personal and ethical tensions. She faces family strain and an unexpected pregnancy, revealing her courage and independence as she navigates difficult choices. Her relationship dynamics with Wai and Lung highlight the human cost behind sporting ambition.

A strict yet hopeful principal and coach who believes in using baseball to reform troubled youths. He recruits Lung, Wai and their peers, instilling discipline and teamwork while balancing education with athletic ambition. His mentorship anchors the Martins through failures and growth.

A steady family figure who models resilience in the face of upheaval. He anchors Lung with quiet support as the boy navigates school, sport and personal change. His presence reinforces the theme that continuity and responsibility matter amid social shifts.

Her extramarital affair becomes a catalyst for the family's strain, illustrating how personal choices ripple into the lives of young athletes. She embodies complexity—guilt, longing, and the long road toward reconciliation. The story uses her situation to ground Lung's own moral decisions.

A District Officer who supports funding for the new Chinese teenage baseball team, representing governmental encouragement at a local level. His presence reflects the era’s investment in youth and sport as a means of social improvement. He helps give the Martins their 'historic' moment.