A Change of Heart
A Change of Heart

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A Change of Heart

2013
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
Cantonese

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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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Kevin VanHookGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A successful businesswoman returns to her hometown after her mother's death, only to find that her childhood sweetheart is now engaged to her best friend. She must confront her past and decide whether to interfere or move on with her life and career.

Critical Reception

A Change of Heart received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some viewers appreciated the romantic elements and performances, many found the film to be a formulaic and uninspired entry in the made-for-TV romance genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film follows a predictable love triangle narrative.

  • Performances are generally adequate but do little to elevate the material.

  • Lacks originality and emotional depth.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely tracked on Google for this particular film, but similar TV movies in this genre tend to receive moderate ratings from viewers who enjoy straightforward romantic dramas.

Fun Fact

The film was made for television and aired as part of the "Randi Mahomes Movie" programming block on the ION Television network.

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