Xu Fan

Qiao Hai Yun (Song Chun Li), the family matriarch, insists all family members return home for New Year, but her granddaughter Li Yi Jin (Sandra Ma) challenges this tradition. Yi Jin, daughter of Meng Ming Wei (Xu Fan), struggles under her mother's high expectations, which have strained their relationship. Her aunt Meng Wang Qing (Liang Jing) and cousin Tao Shu Na (Sun Qian) discover hidden secrets that test their seemingly perfect bond, while the youngest daughter Meng Yi An (Li Xiao Ran) continually fights against her predetermined path. Despite their differences, these three generations of Meng women remain deeply connected, supporting each other through life's challenges. As Yi Jin's rebellion threatens to disrupt their family dynamic, they must determine whether their familial ties are strong enough to withstand potential conflict. Adapted from "She and Her Islands" by Yi Nan, this is a 2024 Chinese family drama directed by Lin Yan.

The Islands

😇 Mommy's girls 💞

In Wuhan, China, during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, ordinary people navigate a rapidly changing world as lockdowns and hygiene laws transform daily life. A Yong (Huang Bo), a courier, finds purpose delivering vital supplies to hospitals, while Wu Ge (Jia Ling), a food delivery worker, connects with a piano teacher. An elderly couple – a restaurant owner and former medic – discover new depths in their relationship as society shuts down. Small business owners struggle to survive amid rising case numbers, yet maintain hope and resilience. Through these interconnected stories, the film showcases the indomitable human spirit during a global crisis. "Embrace Again" is a 2021 Chinese movie that was directed by Xiao Lu Xue.

Embrace Again

The Everyday Heroes

Ji Pei Zhen (Xu Fan) has devoted her life to her daughter Li Xiao Mei (Zhang Jing Yi) and husband Li Wen Fang (Xu Ya Jun), and her career as a teacher. However, Xiao Mei has long struggled under her mother's overbearing tendencies, fleeing their hometown of Qingdao to Beijing to pursue a career in TV production with limited success. After a last-minute change of plan, Xiao Mei returns to Qingdao to visit her family, but the family reunion quickly takes a turn when a CT scan reveals that Pei Zhen has an aggressive form of uterine cancer. With Pei Zhen's days numbered, can this family reconcile before it's too late? This 2021 Chinese film was directed by Zhao Tian Yu.

All About My Mother

It's All Greek To Me Team

Ji Pei Zhen

Alibaba Pictures, Huayi Brothers Pictures

Sui Dong Feng (Huang Xuan), a grieving middle-aged Chinese man living in New Zealand, embarks on a poignant journey to honor his recently deceased wife Lao Yun (Yang Cai Yu). Determined to fulfill her lifelong dream of seeing a blue whale, he retraces their shared memories, revisiting the places that defined their relationship. From their early days as housemates to the small restaurant they once owned, Sui Dong Feng explores their past, uncovering unexpected secrets about Lao Yun's life that he never knew existed. His emotional pilgrimage takes him from New Zealand to China, where he connects with her family and reflects on their profound love. This deeply personal odyssey becomes a touching exploration of memory, loss, and the hidden depths of a cherished relationship. "Only Cloud Knows" is a 2019 Chinese movie that was directed by Feng Xiao Gang.

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