45 minSeason 1 • Episode 33
LatestIn his middle age, he is surrounded by many people. His fierce eldest daughter Ju Hua who is spoiled and stubborn, his non-blood-related second daughter Mei who is innocent and kind, his big brother Diao Da Jun who has wandered about for half a lifetime and finally, the kind-hearted Cai Su Fen who suddenly appears in his life.
Acting
Zhang Jiayi's exhausted everyman anchors the chaos.
Production
The backstage opera world feels lived-in, not pretty.
Writing
Daughters so specific you'll swear you know them.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'zhuang tai' stage crew tradition is dying in modern China; this series documents a profession vanishing.
Yan Ni's casting subverts her usual glamorous roles—director wanted audiences to believe Cai Su Fen could be overlooked.
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