The Golden Path is a 30-episode drama serial. Set in 1982 and spanning 25 years, it tells the story of a family embroiled in conflicts of interest, webs of deceit, love, hatred and vengeance. The drama was produced by MediaCorp in celebration of the company's 25 years of local Chinese drama production and incorporates scenes from past dramas such as The Seletar Robbery, The Flying Fish, Pretty Faces, Turn of the Tide, Finishing Lines, The Last Applause, Stepping Out, The Golden Pillow and Holland V. The serial was telecast on MediaCorp TV Channel 8, from 11 December 2007, weekdays at 9:00pm. The series finale aired on 21 January 2008.
CreatorAng Eng Tee
Episode 1
Dec 11, 2007
In 1982, a number of street-food vendors discuss their business. Xiao-gu reminisces about her late husband and his dream of opening a restaurant, and she worries about her children.
Episode 2
Dec 12, 2007
Xiao-gu struggles to escape a fire with her son and after finding safety, runs back into the fire to save another person. She criticises her son for saying she should have saved the money instead of a woman.
Episode 3
Dec 13, 2007
Xiao-gu struggles to escape after being tied up by someone covered in oil and pleads for help. Her son chases the man through the streets, apprehending him. He tries to discover the man's identity.
Episode 4
Dec 14, 2007
Ying pleads for leniency after Lim is arrested for swinging an axe, but Officer Cai takes him away. Ying shouts at Xiao-gu, accusing her of seducing Lim. Xiao-gu tries to maintain order among her children.
Episode 5
Dec 17, 2007
The Boss tries to get away with not paying for some curry puffs, but receives a threat. Officer Cai pursues someone trying to kill him and who can't be reasoned with. A witness sees a death.
Episode 6
Dec 18, 2007
Xiao-gu demands Leng Ng go home and hide after he gets into trouble with some thugs. They storm into the restaurant and she tries to reason with black-faced Qing, but he wants justice for his injuries.
Episode 7
Dec 19, 2007
Xiao-gu talks to a young woman who is accused of wanting to eat free food. They discuss luck and marriage before an expensive car drives up to the front of the restaurant to deliver her something.
Episode 8
Dec 20, 2007
Lim arrives in the restaurant with two tanks of gas. He tells Xiao-gu that he let her down. She attempts to reason with him and protect her children, who soon overpower him.
Episode 9
Dec 21, 2007
Loan sharks flee from a food stall when they're attacked. A new employee learns about the restaurant's strict rules, and Xiao-gu deals with a thug looking for money owed to his boss.
Episode 10
Dec 24, 2007
A street brawl leads to serious injuries. A couple at a camp ground threaten to call the police after their clothes are stolen. Xiao-gu asks her son if years ago he got Ying to inform the police about Kim.
Episode 11
Dec 25, 2007
An attempt to grab an insect leads to an accusation of inappropriate behaviour. An interesting proposal arises following a talk about money. Leng rushes to save his grandfather, who emerges beaten from a coffin.
Episode 12
Dec 26, 2007
Director Wu takes advantage of Feng, who has been drugged and lies incapacitated in a hotel room. A bit of trickery allows her to be rescued. Leng disputes claims that he has stolen money.
Episode 13
Dec 27, 2007
Leng runs across a familiar face in the street and performs an act of kindness. He goes to a seemingly abandoned building and finds a bag full of money, which turns out to be from a recent robbery.
Episode 14
Dec 28, 2007
Mr Lin talks about giving his daughter Fei freedom and the hopelessness of her condition, but receives a generous offer. Leng confesses his family's history to Fei, including the actions of his father.
Episode 15
Dec 31, 2007
A man assaults Fei and drags her away into the bushes. She fends off the attacker as Leng rushes to her rescue. A trip to the bowling alley turns into an awkward situation between two rivals.
Episode 16
Jan 1, 2008
A conversation about an apartment leads to a discussion of the importance of money. A slap causes problems on a film set, escalating until Feng collapses and is taken to hospital.
Episode 17
Jan 2, 2008
Xiao-gu chastises her oldest son for what happened to Feng, but someone steps in to take the blame and explain why information was kept from her. She can't understand why her children would help Feng get an abortion.
Episode 18
Jan 3, 2008
On a cruise out at sea Feng becomes jealous of the attention directed towards Fei. Feng announces that she wants everyone to know about her relationship and a compromise offer isn't accepted.
Episode 19
Jan 4, 2008
Fei confesses to her immoral past abroad and is lectured during her attempt at seduction. She takes rejection surprisingly well and offers an explanation for her behaviour.
Episode 20
Jan 7, 2008
Fei greets Kay Kiat as he emerges from the police station in his new uniform. He explains that he has been transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department and Fei suggests he look into the death of Feng.
Episode 21
Jan 8, 2008
Mr Hai accuses Leng of being rude to Alba, but an apology isn't enough for her and a scuffle ensues. Hai assaults her for going too far after someone intervenes. Fei ponders why she doesn't like Kay Kiat in the way he likes her.
Episode 22
Jan 9, 2008
An attempted murder has unexpected consequences for the attacker. Leng seeks a hiding spot and receives some improvised medical care. Police investigate a body found dead on the pavement.
Episode 23
Jan 10, 2008
Fei gets a little too exuberant while celebrating her engagement. She explains the fortune her mother left to her in her will and the fact that she can only access the money once she's married.
Episode 24
Jan 11, 2008
Leng states that he plans to plead guilty when he's told that police will charge him with manslaughter. Fei tells Xiao-gu that Leng refused legal counsel, his decision possibly related to Xiao-gu being the one to hire the lawyer.
Episode 25
Jan 14, 2008
Leng asks Mr Biao why he lied to him about a death. Biao attempts to explain Hai's actions and how in the end he managed to get one over him. He makes an enticing proposal to Leng.
Episode 26
Jan 15, 2008
Kay Kiat confronts Leng in the hospital, unaware that Leng knows his culpability for Feng's death. Xiao-gu receives disheartening news from the doctors about her son. Leng broods on the secret he now holds.
Episode 27
Jan 16, 2008
Fei tries to assist at the restaurant but her family tell her to go home. She goes to a bar to spend some time alone. Kay-kiat witnesses her flirting with another man and gets into a fight.
Episode 28
Jan 17, 2008
Kay-kiat asks Fei to bring home the briefcase he left in the car. Going through the contents of a disk on her computer she sees pictures of Kay-kiat with Feng and has a startling revelation.
Episode 29
Jan 18, 2008
Kay-kiat disputes claims that he played a part in setting up Leng by involving him in drug trafficking. He says that Leng has been missing for three days since killing Mr Biao, and tries to find out where he's hiding.
Episode 30
Jan 21, 2008
Fei asks Kay-kiat about whether he wants her dead and reveals she heard everything during his confrontation with Leng, including his admission that he killed Feng and her child.
