The Gutter(2020)

The Gutter is a drama series following Li Ziyong Thomas, a man who clawed his way out of poverty to open a successful restaurant after his mother's death. Working alongside his longtime friend Sammy Fang, a fellow tea house employee, Thomas builds a stable life through determination and hard work. His world shifts when he reconnects with He Leer Joyce, a woman he knew in Belgium, and the two quickly develop a romantic connection. As Thomas juggles his growing business, his friendship with Sammy, and his new relationship, tensions emerge that test his loyalties and force him to confront what truly matters. The series explores ambition, friendship, and love against the backdrop of Hong Kong's restaurant culture.