The Seasons (Chinese: 季節) was a 389-episode drama series that was shown during Enjoy Yourself Tonight on Hong Kong TV station TVB from 1987 to 1988.
In a section of the film, Shum's character, along with her husband (portrayed by Bill Tung), desperately needed money to return to Canada.
They returned to the Public Housing estate where they used to live, and try to find their old mahjong-playing neighbors for emergency cash.
When they arrived, they found these neighbors children playing mahjong, who said that their parents are watching The Seasons, and will not move or go anywhere unless a fire has started.
This led to the couple screaming fire, resulting in everyone from the estate streaming out of their homes.