Monday, 27 September 2021

Hu Tong

Drama: Hu Tong
Chinese Title: 胡同 / Hu Tong
Broadcast Network: CCTV-8
Broadcast Website: Mango TV, Tencent

Broadcast Date: September 25, 2022

Air Time: Daily Primetime Drama 19:30 (3 eps) with 6 eps on premiere for VIP, Daily 22:00 (1 ep) for non-VIP with 3 eps on premiere (See Viewing Calendar)
Genre: Modern
Language: Mandarin
Episodes: 36
Director: Fu Ning
Screenwriter: Fu Ning
Production Company: 2016 Entertainment, Mango TV, Maidehao Pictures, Yinhekuyu Media
Producer: Han Shu, Zhao Qian
Origin: China

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Synopsis and Plot Summary

It tells a family of three generations of women who stay true to their intentions to serve the neighborhood from the early days of the liberation to the present. Their stories capture the face of youth in each period to showcase the Hutong Culture in Beijing.

Tian Zao (Zhao Lusi) has been engaged in grassroots work since the early days of liberation. She eventually becomes a leader of the resident's committee and serves the people for 70 years. She participated in catching spies, curbing illiteracy and led the masses to donate handicrafts to the volunteer army.

During the era of reform, she encouraged her daughter (Elvira Cai) to succeed her line of work. Tian Zao did not leave her post even after she retired. When she reached the age of 90, her granddaughter (Guan Xiaotong) has become the new leader of the resident's committee.

Fun Facts

The boot ceremony was held in Beijing on June 14, 2021.
It was announced on September 13, 2021 that filming has wrapped after 90 days.
The story with is in three parts set in different periods.
Part 1 (Zhao Lusi and Neo Hou) is from episodes 1-14, part 2 (Elvira Cai and Liu Huan) is from episodes 15-27, part 3 (Guan Xiaotong and Lin Yi) is from episodes 28-36.
It is Zhao Lusi's first drama to be broadcast on television.

Cast

	Rosy Zhao Lusi as Tian Zao
	Gabrielle Guan Xiaotong as Lin Yue
	Neo Hou Minghao as Tie Dan
	Elvira Cai Wenjing as Sun Xiaomin
	Liu Huan as Lin Weidong
	Lin Yi as Ouyang Hui