The Dream Catchers
{{Short description|Singaporean TV show}}
{{about|the 2009 Singaporean TV show|other uses|dreamcatcher (disambiguation)}}
{{Infobox television
| native_name = 未来不是梦
| image =
| caption =
| genre = Romance, Engineering
| runtime = approx. 45 minutes per episode
| creator = Yeo Saik Pin 杨锡彬
| director =
| producer = Yeo Saik Pin （杨锡彬）
| writer = Tang Yeow 陈耀
| starring = Rui En
Tay Ping Hui
Jesseca Liu
Shaun Chen
Elvin Ng
Paige Chua
Nat Ho
Dawn Yeoh
| opentheme = 拭目以待 by 林倛玉 (红毛派)
| endtheme = 安全区 by 林倛玉
| country = Singapore
| language = Chinese
| network = MediaCorp Channel 8
| first_aired = {{start date|2009|2|4|df=y}}
| last_aired = {{end date|2009|3|3|df=y}}
| num_episodes = 20
| related =
}}
The Dream-Catchers ({{zh|s=未来不是梦}}) is a Singaporean Chinese modern romance drama which was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It stars Rui En, Tay Ping Hui, Jesseca Liu, Shaun Chen, Elvin Ng, Paige Chua, Nat Ho & Dawn Yeoh as the casts of the series. It made its debut on 4 February 2009 and ended on 3 March 2009. This drama serial consists of 20 episodes, and was screened on every weekday night at 9:00 pm.
This drama is known for having cast members consisting mainly of young actors and actresses, and travelled to Japan and Bintan for filming.
The Economic Development Board is the main sponsor for this series.
Note: This show is actually called "The Dream-Catchers" with a hyphen, but to change the page title would be a hassle so it's left as that.
Cast
=Main cast=
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| Cast
!Role !Description | |
|---|---|
| Rui En 瑞恩 | Lin Jiaqi 林佳琪 |Aerospace engineer for Singapore Airlines, Artist |
| Tay Ping Hui 郑斌辉 | Wang Zhiwei 王志伟 |Electrical engineer for Chartered, Manager of Plant 7 |
| Jesseca Liu 刘芷绚 | Lin Jiale 林佳乐 |Electrical engineer for Chartered at Plant 7 |
| Shaun Chen 陈泓宇 | Jiang Chengfeng 江乘风 |Precision engineer for Makino |
| Elvin Ng 黄俊雄 | Sato 佐藤 |Aerospace engineer for Singapore Airlines |
| Nat Ho 鹤天赐 | Lin Jiajie 林佳杰 |Precision engineer for Makino, Dancer |
| Dawn Yeoh 姚懿珊 | Wang Peipei 王佩佩 |Dancer |
| Paige Chua 蔡琦慧 | Zhang Xiaowei 张小薇 |Tomboy |
| Zhang Zhenhuan 张振寰 | Hu Yuanjing 胡远景 |Electrical engineer for Chartered at Plant 7 |
=Other cast=
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| Cast
!Role !Description |
|---|
| Eelyn Kok 郭惠雯 | Li Shanshan |Chengfeng's ex-fiancée |
| Lin Meijiao 林梅娇 | Zheng Aili |Zhiwei's mother |
| Hong Peixing 洪培兴 |Wang Qiang |Zhiwei and Peipei's father |
| Richard Low 刘谦益 | Lin Guodong |Precision engineer for Makino |
| Yan Bingliang 严丙量 |Zhang Ruixiang |Xiaowei's father |
| Li Wenhai 李文海 |Ye Xingyao |Zhiwei's superior |
| Desmond Tan 陈泂江 |Will |Aerospace engineer |
| Chen Chuanzhi 陈川之 |Max |Aerospace engineer |
Synopsis
Lin Jia Le (Jesseca Liu), Lin Jia Qi (Rui En), Wang Zhi Wei (Tay Ping Hui) and Jiang Cheng Feng (Shaun Chen) are 4 young engineers from different arena but with the same dream of making the world a better place for mankind. In the pursuit of their dreams, their path crosses.
Jia Le always feels that she is cursed and misfortune will befall any man she falls in love with. She finally relented when Zhi Wei proves her wrong with his actions and sincerity. An accident changes Jia Le's mind and she escapes by joining a humanitarian mission, with Zhi Wei hot on her heels.
Jia Qi and Cheng Feng also fall in love, but the latter's ex-fiancée Shan Shan (Eelyn Kok) re-appears and wants to reconcile. Jia Qi is one who cannot tolerate any blemishes in a relationship and decides to step out of the competition and leaves the country, finding new love. But she returns to find a depressed Cheng Feng after Shan Shan's evil ploys are exposed and the sudden death of his father.
Due to the trouble and hardships between Cheng Feng and Jia Qi, Jia Qi finds comfort in her suitor, Sato (Elvin Ng). Sato proves to be a devoted lover to her and Jia Qi gradually falls in love with him while Cheng Feng is dragged down by Shan Shan.
In between everything, Xiaowei (Paige Chua) who has been friends with Zhi Wei ever since they were young, starts to fall in love with him, making things even more complicated for them.
Awards and nominations
=[[Star Awards 2010]]=
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| Accolades | Award | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan="3"| Star Awards 2010 Show 1 红星大奖 2010 上半场 | Favourite Male Character 最喜爱男角色 | Nat Ho 鹤天赐 | {{won}} |
| rowspan="2"| Favourite Female Character 最喜爱女角色 | Jesseca Liu 刘子绚 | {{nom}} | |
| Rui En 瑞恩 | {{nom}} |
| class="wikitable" | |||
| Accolades | Award | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Awards 2010 Show 2 红星大奖 2010 下半场 | Best Supporting Actress 最佳女配角 | Paige Chua 蔡琦慧 | {{nom}} |
Trivia
- This show is the first collaboration between Jesseca Liu and Rui En.
- This show is the third pairing with Elvin Ng and Rui En, after Love at 0°C and By My Side.
External links
- {{official website|1=http://8.mediacorptv.sg/programmesdetail.aspx?iid=MDC090116-0000039#top}}
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Category:Singapore Chinese dramas
Category:2009 Singaporean television series debuts