Tuesday, 27 August 2019

The Legendary Tavern

Drama: The Legendary Tavern / Old Tavern
Chinese Title: 老酒馆 / Lao Jiu Guan
Broadcast Network: Beijing TV, Guangdong TV
Broadcast Website: Tencent

Broadcast Period: August 26, 2019 - September 19, 2019

Air Time: Daily Primetime Drama 19:30 (two episodes) (See Viewing Calendar)
Genre: Republican
Language: Mandarin
Episodes: 46
Director: Liu Jiang
Screenwriter: Gao Mantang
Production Company: Ruyi Films, Providence Invesments, Perfect World Pictures Beijing Wanmei Pengrui, Tianjin Pengxiang Wenhua
Origin: China
Related: Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Old Chinese Farmers
Watch Episodes On: Youtube

Love Meter

Synopsis and Plot Summary

Set during the Republican era, the story follows Chen Huaihai, the owner of an old Shandong tavern as he strives to make a living in Dalian.

Chen Huaihai (Chen Baoguo) used to dig for ginseng in the deep woods of Dongbei. He experiences a big blow when his children are separated and his wife leaves him. Left with no choice, he moves to Dalian which was under Japanese colonial rule at the time to open up a tavern.

The tavern becomes a place of information where people from all walks of life convene. As a man with strong morals, Chen Huaihai does what he can to protect his countrymen from the Japanese. He becomes acquainted with Gu Sanmei (Qin Hailu) who turns the tavern into a communications station for the Communist party. Under her influence, Chen Huaihai and his family play a part in the anti-occupation efforts.

Fun Facts

Filming took place in Dalian.
It is part of the 86 recommended dramas to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
The story is inspired by the Shandong tavern that writer Gao Mantang's father opened. The main character Chen Huaihai is based on Gao Mantang's father.
Actor Chen Baoguo starred in Gao Mantang's three part 'Old' series which include The Chinese Farmers (Old Chinese Farmers), Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Old Chinese Doctor) and The Legendary Tavern (Old Tavern).

Cast

	Chen Baoguo as Chen Huaihai
	Qin Hailu as Gu Sanmei
	Feng Lei as He Yitang
	Liu Hua as San Ye
	Cheng Yu as Old Policeman
	Feng Enhe as Na Zhenghong
	Wang Xiaochen as Xiao Qingtian
	Gong Hanlin as Mister Du
	Fang Qingping as Mister Fang
	Cao Kefan as Cun Tian
	Zhang Xilin as Gao Xiansheng
	Tu Honggang as Da Gaoge
	Chen Yuemo as Jin Xiaoshou
	Ji Ta as Ma Luchang
	Zhang Dongsheng as Yu Caizhang

Supporting Cast

Niu Ben as Lao Erliang
Shi Zhaoqi as Lao Beifeng
Bai Zhidi as He Xiaobian
Tan Feng
Gang Yi
Han Qing
Wang Xiaolong
Songyuan Xiao
Shang Tielong
Yue Hong as Chen Qi
Mabel Yuan Shanshan as Wan Rong
Zhang Keying
Aza Cao Mengge
Margaret Ma Chengcheng
Qu Zhazha

Soundtracks

Shi Shui Liu Nian (似水流年) by Tu Honggang (屠洪刚)
Ai Shang Ni De Na Tian (爱上你的那天) by Mao A Min (毛阿敏)
Lao Jiu Guan Pian Tou Qu (老酒馆片头曲) by Chun Yin Le (纯音乐)

Episode Ratings

Beijing TV
Date	Episode	CSM59 Cities (%)
Date	Episode	Ratings	Audience Share	Ranking
2019-08-26	1-2	0.921	3.602	6
2019-08-27	3-4	1.088	4.188	5
2019-08-28	5-6	1.184	4.499	1
2019-08-29	7-8	1.235	4.760	2
2019-08-30	9-10	1.427	5.372	1
2019-08-31	11	1.040	4.018	2
2019-09-01	12-13	1.406	4.581	2
2019-09-02	14-15	1.298	4.888	2
2019-09-03	16-17	1.291	4.990	2
2019-09-04	18-19	1.451	5.460	1
2019-09-05	20-21	1.441	5.643	1
2019-09-06	22-23	1.478	5.636	1
2019-09-07	24	1.430	5.712	1
2019-09-08	25-26	1.576	5.818	1
2019-09-09	27-28	1.617	6.198	1
2019-09-10	29-30	1.533	5.915	1
2019-09-11	31-32	1.581	6.186	1
2019-09-12	33-34	1.602	5.982	1
2019-09-13	35-36	1.297	4.698	1
2019-09-14	37	1.299	5.289	1
2019-09-15	38-39	1.540	5.641	1
2019-09-16	40-41	1.628	6.291	1
2019-09-17	42-43	1.615	5.976	2
2019-09-18	44-45	1.524	5.767	2
2019-09-19	46	1.352	5.016	2
Average	1 - 46	1.394	5.285

Guangdong TV
Date	Episode	CSM59 Cities (%)
Date	Episode	Ratings	Audience Share	Ranking
2019-08-26	1-2	0.402	1.573	11
2019-08-27	3-4	0.456	1.749	12
2019-08-28	5-6	0.461	1.749	10
2019-08-29	7-8	0.563	2.167	11
2019-08-30	9-10	0.500	1.887	8
2019-08-31	11	0.436	1.683	9
2019-09-01	12-13	0.502	1.640	8
2019-09-02	14-15	0.505	1.902	10
2019-09-03	16-17	0.506	1.959	9
2019-09-04	18-19	0.561	2.115	8
2019-09-05	20-21	0.512	2.004	8
2019-09-06	22-23	0.555	2.119	8
2019-09-07	24	0.531	2.108	7
2019-09-08	25-26	0.557	2.072	8
2019-09-09	27-28	0.597	2.296	9
2019-09-10	29-30	0.541	2.110	8
2019-09-11	31-32	0.486	1.896	9
2019-09-12	33-34	0.588	2.209	8
2019-09-13	35-36	0.492	1.820	8
2019-09-14	37	0.478	1.909	7
2019-09-15	38-39	0.550	2.021	6
2019-09-16	40-41	0.589	2.292	7
2019-09-17	42-43	0.499	1.863	10
2019-09-18	44-45	0.470	1.780	11
2019-09-19	46	0.331	1.230	12
Average	1 - 46	0.507	1.926