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The Family 2014

Xiao Chang Qing, Sun Qian Cheng, and Chen Xin Cheng dedicated themselves to their work for many years. Upon retiring, they joined forces to establish a welcoming retirement community. Together, they addressed challenges commonly experienced by the elderly residents, leading to personal growth and improved relationships with their families and themselves.

Onishi Katsuo, a 35-year-old carpenter and former college football player, views life through the same lens as a football game - filled with courage, honor, and teamwork. When he receives the devastating news that his college football teammate has passed away in a house fire, leaving behind his wife in a coma and their four children homeless, Katsuo steps up to help. He invites the children to stay with him in his small apartment above his boss's house. Despite the children's initial trauma, Katsuo's kind and lively nature brings them hope and comfort during this difficult time.

This year's drama resonated with Chinese audiences, focusing on themes such as housing prices, love, and marriage. The storyline revolved around a group of young individuals striving to achieve their dreams despite facing harsh realities. Ma Xiaodong, born in the 1980s, faced challenges after getting married and securing a bank loan to buy a house without informing his girlfriend, leading to a series of unfortunate events. Meanwhile, Liang Meili, a white-collar worker, struggled to sell an apartment to support her family amid financial difficulties. Through ups and downs, the characters navigated through work-related issues, personal differences, and parental expectations, all while seeking love, stability, and a place to call home. Ultimately, their perseverance and mutual support helped them overcome obstacles and find happiness in creating a warm and loving home.

Former college friends, now grown adults with varying paths in life, find themselves at a crossroads when their friendship is put to the test. Du Jian Feng, born into a humble family, excels in mathematics and is known for his reserved nature and strong principles. Zhao Hai Peng, on the other hand, is a wealthy and charming business elite with a romantic side. Lastly, High, a dreamer with a realistic outlook, is a self-centered egoist and the owner of a trading company.

Shu, Kotomi, and Keiko are former classmates from junior high school who are now navigating different challenges in their lives. Shu is a senior at a university with a low ranking, Kotomi is trying to make it as a model, and Keiko works a desk job at a small company. Despite their efforts, they are all unsatisfied with their current situations and are searching for something better. Facing the common struggles and uncertainties of today's youth, the three friends lean on each other for support as they try to discover the meaning they are seeking in their lives.

Kang Jae was raised by a father who was both unemployed and involved in gang activities. When he unexpectedly encounters Lee Dae Hae and his son Sun Mo, he finds himself more drawn to Dae Hae than to his own parent. Through his interactions with Dae Hae and Sun Mo, Kang Jae discovers the fundamentals of magic and the true essence of paternal affection. Conversely, Sun Mo experiences a complicated relationship with his father, who prioritizes magic above all else. Additionally, Sun Mo faces heartbreak when Dan Young, who develops feelings for Kang Jae, enters the picture. Prior to this, Dan Young had been living with Sun Mo, under the false impression that he was her long-lost sibling before her adoption. Meanwhile, Yeon Jin, Dan Young's stepsister, quickly falls for Kang Jae, prompting him to consider marrying her—not out of love, but to advance his own ambitions, ultimately leading him to reject Dan Young.

The play portrays the joyful lives of a cluster of youngsters led by Ma Xiao Tiao, sharing amusing anecdotes involving their parents, teachers, and peers. It mirrors the everyday experiences of modern children with a focus on psychological authenticity, promoting the natural essence of childhood, nurturing innocence and curiosity, examining the disconnect between the adult and child realms, and encouraging empathy and dialogue to cultivate a wholesome, balanced, and idealized childhood.

This tale revolves around the ordinary lives of individuals, exploring the complexities faced by two generations. It delves into their experiences of happiness, sorrow, love, and animosity, as well as common psychological challenges. Wei Na, a psychological counselor, could have enjoyed a harmonious marriage with her tennis coach husband Situ Xia like other newlyweds, but a sudden tragedy alters their lives. In addition to managing her disabled husband's mood swings, Wei Na must navigate the overbearing presence of her mother-in-law, Feng Qiu Xia. Meanwhile, full-time homemaker Fang Xiao Yu grapples with self-doubt, fearing that her esteemed lawyer husband Shao Yong Kang is being unfaithful. Simultaneously, Shao faces scrutiny for accepting a bribe from a client, leading to intense pressure to potentially lose his lawyer's license. To shield his wife from stress, he keeps this information to himself, exacerbating her anxiety.

An Wen, a young woman, marries the father of Liu Dao and assumes the role of his stepmother. Following the death of Liu Dao's father, An Wen makes every effort to look after Liu Dao. (DramaWiki)

In late 1958, Li Zhi Hao, the director of the mountain region post office, passed away unexpectedly while on duty

The play narrates a complex emotional tale involving a father and his son

Zhang San is a kind-hearted individual who runs a vintage store in a small town. Despite not making much profit from his business, he is content with his life. However, his world is turned upside down when his wife, Gu Xiao Hua, unexpectedly asks for a divorce and plans to move abroad with their son. In order to retain custody of his son, Zhang must have a sum of 500,000 in his bank account, with the stipulation that he cannot borrow the money. His only chance to raise the funds is by participating in a business competition sponsored by a jewelry company.

Narrates the experiences of the generation born after the 1990s, dealing with the challenges in their education and relationships with both teachers and parents

Centers on the dishonesty found in love and marriage, illustrating the anguish experienced by city-dwelling individuals when faced with deceit and betrayal in their romantic relationships

Describes the relationships and marriages of three youthful couples

The narrative revolves around three close companions, Jiang Bo, Chu Han Min, and He Hua, who were raised in a quaint village located to the south of the Yangtze River

Lou Zhi Jun, a skilled chef known for his roast duck, has taken on the role of a father to three children he adopted over the past 16 years. Despite facing many challenges and making personal sacrifices, he has raised these children – 17-year-old Xiao Yu, 13-year-old Xiao Xin, and 6-year-old Xiao Wan – with love and care. Despite not being biologically related, the children share a strong bond and care deeply for each other. However, tragedy strikes when Lou Zhi Jun is diagnosed with an untreatable hereditary neurological condition that will eventually result in the loss of his bodily functions. Concerned for his children's future, he decides to help them locate their biological parents before his health deteriorates further.

Narrates the tale of Sun Ji Wen and his three sisters-in-law who had a miscommunication leading to conflict, but eventually reconciled and earned back each other's admiration

Zhu Bo Yong holds the position of chairman at Lisa Garment Company. Despite his responsibilities, he remains devoted to caring for his unwell wife Yang Jing and his son Zhu Bao who has special needs. Rong Hua, a migrant worker, relocated her elderly relatives to a small town near the provincial capital in search of better opportunities. Zhu Bo Yong offered Rong Hua a job as a nanny, and her compassionate nature quickly earned the trust and reliance of Yang Jing and Zhu Bao. Yin Li, another migrant worker, joined Lisa Enterprises as a temporary employee and played a crucial role in resolving various issues. Chen Quan, a man who had faced setbacks in his business, found solace after receiving assistance from Rong Hua and developed feelings for her out of gratitude. His desire to marry Rong Hua left her feeling conflicted.

The narrative follows the journey of young individuals striving to overcome challenges in life. In the rural village of Jiang Men, two brothers, Liu Hua Sheng and Liu Hua Jie, make different decisions. The elder brother travels to Macau to visit his uncle, while the younger brother opts to pursue a college education. Both brothers were accepted into college, prompting their mother to work hard to gather funds for their tuition. A man known as Uncle Li unexpectedly appears from Macau, informing their mother that her younger brother is ill with cancer and wishes to reunite with his family before passing away. He also mentions an inheritance that he wishes to leave to his family. After deliberating with his mother, Hua Sheng decides to visit his uncle in Macau, while Hua Jie continues with his studies. Upon reaching Macau, Hua Sheng learns that his uncle has already passed away, leaving behind substantial debts for him to manage. With no other options, Hua Sheng remains in Macau and starts afresh to build a new life for himself.

Ten years ago, Huo Qi decided to end his marriage with Lin Shan due to the involvement of a third party, leaving behind his wife and daughter, Lin Ran Ran. Surprisingly, after a decade, he reappeared at Lin Shan's doorstep with his daughter from his second marriage, Huo Cong. By this time, Lin Shan was already in a relationship with Xiao Yan for two years. Huo Qi, who had lost his second wife to illness, seemed to have ulterior motives for reconnecting with his ex-wife after being absent for so long. Amidst the confusion, conflicts, and arguments, what else did he bring along?

He Yu Zhu works as a chef at the canteen of a steel factory. Despite being known as "Silly Zhu", he is a kind and just person who prefers actions over words. Qin Huai Ru, a fellow worker at the factory, resides in the same neighborhood. She is a devoted and capable mother to her son and two daughters, facing hardships after her husband's death due to a work-related accident. Another neighbor, Xu Da Mao, a projectionist at the steel mill, is known for his selfish nature and disdain for those he considers fools. The courtyard is also home to "three uncles", respected elderly workers who mediate and resolve disputes among neighbors. Although seemingly indifferent, Silly Zhu has a compassionate heart. He not only provides support for Qin Huai Ru's family, but also helps a deaf elderly woman in need. Over time, through interactions with his neighbors, Silly Zhu matures and takes on the responsibilities of a caring and responsible man. With the onset of reform and opening up, Silly Zhu opens a restaurant and transforms the courtyard into a nursing home, fostering a happy and harmonious community with his "neighbors and family".

In the movie "Growing Up Together", CEO Wan Tian Ye and a nurse make the joint decision to adopt a child they discover at the scene of a car accident. Through raising the child, they also navigate their own journey of growth and development together.

The comedy takes place in contemporary times and follows the relationships of three couples as they navigate the complexities of both work and love.

The protagonist, Jia Qing, hails from a wealthy background, but tragically loses her family in a single day. This leaves her and her younger sister to navigate life on their own. Struggling in poverty, she crosses paths with a kindhearted man, Chen Ruo Xuan, whom she falls in love with. However, as she uncovers clues about her family's murder, she decides to marry into the enemy's household, aligning herself with their naive son, Kim Jung Hoon, who is not as he seems. Meanwhile, her former beau is ambushed and undergoes a transformation to become a pirate.