Legacy
In 1997, the year when Hong Kong's sovereignty returned to China, the average prime time rating was only about 32. Time before Time was the surprise success of the year as a second-line TVB series. The show began with a rating of 34 points and finished with an average rating for 40 points by the end. This was quite high when compared to other averages of the period.
Kathy Chow's wearing of qipao also left a good impression with the audience and continued to play future roles in other series in similar attire. Her partnership with Gordon Lam also won the series the "most touching romantic award for the year". The main theme song "Holding Your Beloved" (抱緊眼前人) was one of the few TV series songs performed by Anita Mui in her "Anita Classic Moment Live" final concert. just weeks before her death in 2003.
The television series has led to a wider knwledge of the Guang Chang Lung story, especially amongst younger generations, with some searching out the real store and ghost, some have even posted pictures possibly of the real store in the Hong Kong Discuss Forum.
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