Silence of Smoke
#1
Drama, Family, Life
Han Geng, Zhang Guoli, Xue Haojing
The century-old family store "Tong Shun Xiang," managed by the Liu family, has been passing down a unique technique for making crystal ice cakes through generations. However, the father, Liu Tingshen, has always refused to pass on the secret recipe to his son, Liu JianSan, which has led to misunderstandings and estrangement between them. Frustrated, JianSan chooses to leave his father...In Our Prime
#2
Drama, Family, Life
Huang Lu, Guo Tao
Single mother Li Yitian is working hard in the city, trying to contribute to her life, but she keeps encountering multiple setbacks in her family, relationships, and career. This is a story of her facing the chaotic challenges of life with courage. Just like every "ordinary man and woman" in real life, although being pursued by life in confusion, they dare to confront adversity and...Yangzi's Confusion
#3
Romance, Family, Drama
Huang Xiaolei, Zheng Yayun, Tang Zeng
Mother-daughter relationships may be one of the most complex relationships in the world, especially in divorced families. Yu Meihui is a progressive woman from a small town in Yunnan, and she runs a locally renowned curtain shop. After Yu Meihui and Gao Wen divorced, their daughter Yangzi started living with her father, only occasionally visiting her mother on weekends. In an unexpected...The Shadowless Tower
#4
Drama, Family, Life
Xin Baiqing, Huang Yao
In his middle age, Gu Wentong, who used to write poetry, turned into an internet food blogger. After his divorce, he sent his daughter to live with his sister and brother-in-law, while he chose to live alone in the hutongs of Beijing. His father, Gu Yunlai, was sent to a labor reeducation camp when he was five years old. His mother cast him aside, and from that point on, he disappeared...Lies My Father Told Me
#5
Family, Drama, Life
Hou Tianlai, Jing Xitong
Ten years ago, trishaw rider Liu Afu adopted an infant girl and named her Xiaohua. Since his spouse passed away three years ago, he has been relying on the company of his adopted daughter, Xiaohua. However, one day, Afu fainted while working and was rushed to the hospital. There, he received the devastating news that he had a severe illness. Facing the high medical expenses, Afu made...Papa
#6
Comedy, Drama, Family
Huang Bo, Yan Ni, Janine Chang
Lei Dali, in order to give his son, Lei Xiaomi, a better starting point in life, is forced to get involved in the intense competition of "primary school enrollment" under the guidance of a single mother, Liu Zhenzhen. Influenced by Huo Ge and Huo Sao, Lei Dali spares no effort to purchase a house in a prestigious school district, but the heavy financial burden makes life unbearable...The Woman in the Storm
#7
Family, Drama, Life
Tong Liya, Wu Yuhan
In China, on average, every 7.4 seconds, a woman becomes a victim of domestic violence. Xu Min, who appears strong and independent, holds a difficult-to-discuss secret: she has been enduring long-term domestic abuse from her husband, Chen Jun. Xu Min doesn't fit the image of a typical victim as she is resilient, brave, and has her own career. During the challenging process of trying...Love Never Ends
#8
Romance, Drama, Family
Ni Dahong, Kara Wai, Cecilia Yip
Living alone, Chang Weijie became acquainted with Elderly Li Huiru, a lonely and impoverished old lady who scavenges and collects scraps. Gradually, they developed an affection for each other. Xie Dingshan and his wife Zhao Huanxin, an elderly couple, make a living by selling collected scraps, with Zhao Huanxin enduring the burden of illness. These four elderly individuals, two couples,...All These Years
#9
Youth, Romance, Family
Zhang Xincheng, Sun Qian
Have you ever imagined the scenario of reuniting with an ex after a long separation? Would you embrace them or flee? Chen Jianxia, a girl who grew up in an environment where males were favored over females, met Li Ran, a rebellious but kind-hearted boy, at Zhenhua High School, and he became the only bright spot in her life. They saved each other but unfortunately had to part ways....Dream Forest
#10
Family, Life, Drama
Niu Ben, Yan Junxi, Li Zihao
Bar singer Su Xiaobei used to have a happy life, but since her son Kang Jian was diagnosed with autism, she has fallen into darkness. Su Xiaobei insisted on sending Kang Jian to school for training, but her husband couldn't accept the reality and the two eventually divorced. Su Xiaobei and Kang Jian left sadly, moving to an old neighborhood. Due to Kang Jian's condition, a conflict...Hachiko
#11
Family, Drama
Feng Xiaogang, Joan Chen
"Ba Tong" is a cute Chinese rural dog who met his destined owner, Chen Jingxiu, among the vast sea of people and became a member of Chen's family. As time passed, the once beautiful home no longer exists, but Ba Tong still waits in the same place. Its fate is tightly bound to its family members.The Cord of Life
#12
Family, Drama
Badema
Musician A Ru Si decided to take his mother, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease, back to the grasslands to find the home she remembers, dissatisfied with the way his brother was taking care of her. To prevent his mother from getting lost, A Ru Si tied a rope between them like an umbilical cord, creating a wonderful "reverse" mother-son relationship that led them to wander deep into...Woman For Rent
#13
Romance, Family, Drama
Niu Jun, Yuan Weijie
In remote mountain villages where men couldn't afford wives, they had a unique tradition called "Niu Hua", which meant hiring a woman's womb to have children and carry on their family line for generations. When Wan Er was 18 years old, she was borrowed by the Lu family to have a child for them, as her husband had tuberculosis. However, she found out upon arrival that both brothers had...He Is My Brother
#14
Family, Drama
Li Mao, JC Lin
After their mother passed away, Wen Xiu took on the responsibility of caring for her autistic elder brother Wen Guang. However, Wen Xiu felt trapped by his brother due to their mother's favoritism and her girlfriend's lack of understanding, causing him to struggle with internal resentment. Eventually, their conflicting emotions exploded over due to their difficult lives. Will they be...Look Up and See Joy
#15
Comedy, Family, Life
Dylan Wang, Pan Binlong, Gong Beibi
The film focuses on the hot topics of mid-life crisis, family responsibility, elderly care, and children's education, and uses comedic audio-visual techniques to tell the story of a corporate employee who is laid off at mid-life and doesn't bow to fate; an older sister who opposes the foster care of her little brother and fights with her elders to "win" back her younger brother; a grandson...Five Hundred Miles
#16
Fantasy, Family, Comedy
Lei Jiayin, Zhang Xiaofei, Zhang Youhao
If exchanging lives would exchange families, would you still be willing to do so? Zhong Da accidentally switches bodies with teenager Lu Xiaogu after a blind date with Jin Hao, unlocking the joyful experience of exchanging lives.
2023 Chinese Drama List
