Alternate Title: At Dolphin Bay Country: Taiwan TV Network: SET TV Episodes: 28 Genre: Romance Director: Lin He Long Writer: Luo Cai Juan Broadcast Period (in Taiwan): 4 months Pilot: May 24, 2003 Finale: September 20, 2003 Broadcast Period (in the Phil): 3 months Pilot: November 10, 2003 Finale: February 6, 2004 Timeslot: Pre-Primetime Theme Song Used: "Journey" by Angela Zhang | Preceded by: Followed by: Loving You |
PLOT
Two children Ian "Teddy" Hsu (Ambrose Hsu) and Mariang Tansan (Angela Zhang) met at an orphanage. Seeing the latter was often bullied by the other kids, Ian rose to the occasion to become her gallant protector. Alas, the young couple parted ways when the director of a big company arrived to bring his 'grandson' home. Ian promised to come back for Mariang Tansan, but when he finally makes good his promise 20 years later, his childhood friend is nowhere to be found. Where the orphanage once stood is now a cluster of skyscrapers.
At Dolphin Bay, Ian meets a young woman, Marianne Yi. Her strong and optimistic character draws him to her, and Marianne is touched by all that Ian does for her. Nonetheless, unbeknownst to Ian, he is nothing more than a good friend to Marianne. When Ian decides to profess his love, he discovers Marianne already has someone in her heart; and he can only remain a good friend.
Ian unwittingly finds out the Mariang Tansan he has been searching for is actually Marianne! This realization cements Ian's desire to forever protect Marianne like a big brother. But in a twist of fate, Marianne discovers the love she has always dreamt of lies right in Ian. But this pair of childhood lovers finds an invisible wall separating them. A future of happily ever after appears to be within reach, but yet escapes their grasp…
At Dolphin Bay, Ian meets a young woman, Marianne Yi. Her strong and optimistic character draws him to her, and Marianne is touched by all that Ian does for her. Nonetheless, unbeknownst to Ian, he is nothing more than a good friend to Marianne. When Ian decides to profess his love, he discovers Marianne already has someone in her heart; and he can only remain a good friend.
Ian unwittingly finds out the Mariang Tansan he has been searching for is actually Marianne! This realization cements Ian's desire to forever protect Marianne like a big brother. But in a twist of fate, Marianne discovers the love she has always dreamt of lies right in Ian. But this pair of childhood lovers finds an invisible wall separating them. A future of happily ever after appears to be within reach, but yet escapes their grasp…
CAST & CHARACTERS
SECONDARY CHARACTERS
Jill Hsu as Mandy Chen Liang Hsu Shen as President Hsu Ge Wei Ru as Lina Zhiang Linda Liu as Jaya Li Josie Leung as Peggy Xie Gao Shan Feng as Jackie Chung | Ni Chi Qiang as Jennifer Joseph Ma as Tom Wang Deric Wan as Eddy Hsu Yu Ling as Mariang Tansan Wang Xin Yi as Young Ian / Teddy |
NOTES & TRIVIA
1. The series premiered in the Philippines with a one-hour telecast.
2. It premiered the same day as Funny Wild Girl.
3. Seal's "Love's Divine" was also used as the second theme song of the series.
4. On January 10, 2005, GMA Network re-aired the series during weekday mornings.
2. It premiered the same day as Funny Wild Girl.
3. Seal's "Love's Divine" was also used as the second theme song of the series.
4. On January 10, 2005, GMA Network re-aired the series during weekday mornings.