Sunday, 3 April 2022

Guo's Summer

Drama: Guo's Summer
Chinese Title: 张卫国的夏天 / Zhang Wei Guo De Xia Tian
Broadcast Network: Hunan TV
Broadcast Website: Mango TV

Broadcast Date: July 18, 2022

Air Time: Mon-Tue 22:00 (1) with 2 more eps released for VIP on premiere (See Viewing Calendar)
Genre: Family, Life, Modern
Language: Mandarin
Episodes: 12
Production Company: Mango TV, Hunan TV, Mango Excellence Media, Magic Stone Cultural Communication
Chief Producer: Huang Lei
Origin: China
Watch Episodes On: Youtube (eng subs)

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Synopsis and Plot Summary

A group of frustrated middle men constantly comparing against each other find the need to "package" themselves. Zhang Weiguo has gotten rich overnight only to fall into debt equally fast. After experiencing great joys and great sorrow, he finally removes his disguise to face his true self.

Zhang Weiguo (Huang Lei) is a middle-aged man who is still a little-known actor in the Peking Opera Troupe. As an ordinary citizen residing in a Beijing Hutong, he is happy just like a goldfish that's contented in his own little world. Until one day, his father dies and many unexpected troubles ensue. The series of blows in his life and poverty forces Zhang Weiguo to think about making a change. He realizes that he was too complacent and detached from the world during the first half of his life. In the process of challenging himself, he reaches the top yet loses himself. However, his family and friends guide him to realize the true meaning of life.

Fun Facts

It was announced on October 19, 2021 that filming has wrapped after 78 days.
The boot ceremony was held on August 2, 2021.
It is a reunion for Huang Lei and Hai Qing after A Love for Separation in 2016 and A Little Reunion in 2019.
It is part of Hunan TV's miniseries lineup at the later 10pm time slot.
It is preceded by Wife's Choice.

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