TV series

Hu Tong

2022 · 1 season

A gentle, multi-generational portrait of community life that unfolds slowly, blending nostalgia with quiet emotional weight.

Overview: Spanning three generations, the story follows a family of women dedicated to serving their Beijing neighborhood, showcasing the evolution of Hutong culture. From the early days of liberation to the present, Tian Zao devotes her life to grassroots work, inspiring her daughter and granddaughter to carry on her legacy, reflecting the changing spirit of youth and community over time.
How it feels: Warm, earnest, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Family, found family, coming-of-age, identity
Content: No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
found family
coming-of-age
identity
class
Places: big city
home
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: anthology
ensemble
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence none
Sex none

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Genres: drama
Created by: Fu Ning
Written by: Fu Ning
Starring: Zhao Lusi, Cai Wenjing, Guan Xiaotong, Lin Yi, Liu Huan, Hou Minghao, Xie Ning, Gao Dongping
Length: 1 seasons, 36 episodes, 45 min each
Network: CCTV-8, Mango TV, Tencent Video
Country: China
Languages: Mandarin