L'Escargot(2012)

L'Escargot is a Hong Kong drama following the Kwan family as their lives unravel under mounting pressure. Interior designer Kwan Ka On tries to support his struggling younger brother's failed business while his wife returns to work, derailing their dream of a peaceful life. Their sister Ka Lok seeks help from her supervisor but crosses an ethical line, jeopardizing her relationship with her boyfriend. Meanwhile, the youngest brother Ka Wing lives paycheck to paycheck, refusing adult responsibilities. As each family member grapples with their own crises—financial strain, moral compromise, and conflicting priorities—the household descends into chaos. The series explores how good intentions and family loyalty can backfire, trapping everyone in a cycle of sacrifice and resentment that tests the bonds holding them together.