| All Is Well | |
|---|---|
 All is Well poster | |
| Chinese | 都挺好 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Dōu Tǐnghǎo |
| Genre | Drama |
| Based on | All Is Well by Ah Nai |
| Written by | Wang Sanmao Lei Zi |
| Directed by | Jian Chuanhe |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language | Mandarin |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 46 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Hou Hongliang |
| Production locations | Suzhou, Jiangsu |
| Production company | Daylight Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | Zhejiang Television Jiangsu Television |
| Release | March 1 – March 25, 2019 |
All Is Well (Chinese: 都挺好) is a Chinese television series that premiered on Zhejiang Television and Jiangsu Television on March 1, 2019. The series is directed by Jian Chuanhe, and stars Yao Chen, Ni Dahong, Guo Jingfei, Li Nian, Tony Yang, Gao Xin, and Gao Lu.[1][2] It is an adaptation of Ah Nai's novel, which shares the same title as the show. The series depicts the conflicts and struggles of a white-collar worker and her family members.[3]
Synopsis
[edit]The Su family collapses instantly with the sudden death of Mother Su, revealing unexpected and hidden dangers. The problem of caring for the non-assertive but selfish and stingy Father Su, disrupts the peaceful life of his children and their families. Finally rid of his wife's control, Father Su Daqiang makes constant and excessive demands on his children. Su Mingzhe, the eldest son, returns to China from the United States, determined to support the family. He is unable to bear the burden and becomes alienated from his wife and daughter. The second son, Su Mingcheng (a NEET), has no regrets. He expects to suddenly become rich, which leads to a failure of both his career and his family. The youngest daughter, Su Mingyu, is unrecognized by her parents and has severed economic ties with her family since the age of 18. She has vowed to draw a line in her dealings with the family, but she is dragged into the quagmire of the Su family once more. The family helps each other through continuous crises. Ultimately, the members of the Su family realize communication between them cannot be ignored, and the family is once again filled with love.[4]
Cast
[edit]Main
[edit]- Yao Chen as Su Mingyu, the only daughter of the Su family, a white-collar worker.
- An Weiwei as young Su Mingyu
- Ni Dahong as Su Daqiang, the father of the Su family.
- Guo Jingfei as Su Mingcheng, the second son of the Su family, a boomerang kid.
- Li Junting as young Su Mingcheng
- Li Nian as Zhu Li, Su Mingcheng's wife.
- Tony Yang as Shi Tiandong, the boss of a small restaurant, Su Mingyu's love interest.
- Gao Xin as Su Mingzhe, the first son of Su family, an alumnus of Tsinghua University and Stanford University, he has high self-esteem and keen on face-saving.
- Wang Cheng as young Su Mingzhe the Su family.
- Gao Lu as Wu Fei, Su Mingzhe's wife.
Supporting
[edit]- Chen Jin as Zhao Meilan, the Mother, who favors boys over girls and mistreats her daughter Su Mingyu.
- Chang Chen-kuang as President Meng, Su Mingyu's teacher and boss, president of the Zhongcheng Group.
- Wang Dong as Liu Qing, a salesperson in the Zhongcheng Group.
- Peng Yuchang as Meng's son
- Kang Qunzhi as Zhu Li's mother.
- Hou Changrong as Zhu Li's father.
- Tian Li as Ying Shu
- Wang Zhengquan as Uncle
Soundtrack
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Exhort (叮咛)" (Ending theme) | Lo Ta-yu, Huang Ting and Chen Hongyu | Lo Ta-yu | Mao Buyi | 3:40 |
| 2. | "Nobody Knows (谁也不知道)" (Interlude) | Yi Jiayang | Zhu Jingran | Wang Xiaomin | 4:19 |
| 3. | "The Heart Belongs to Someone (心有所栖)" (Interlude) | Shen Song | Yang Li | Sha Baoliang | 3:51 |
| 4. | "All Is Well (都挺好)" (Interlude) | Chen Xi | Dong Dongdong | Yu Tian | 3:26 |
| 5. | "Such As Love (如爱)" (Interlude) | Chen Xi | Dong Dongdong | Liu Xijun | 3:10 |
| 6. | "Just Think It Never Happened (就当从没发生过)" (Interlude) | Chen Xi | Dong Dongdong | Jian Hongyi | 4:13 |
Production
[edit]The producers hired Ah Nai (author of the novels Ode to Joy and Like a Flowing River) to work on a script.
On October 11, 2017, actors Yao Chen and Ni Dahong were cast in lead roles for the series.[5]
Principal photography began on January 17, 2018, and wrapped in May 2018.[6][7]
Most of the series was shot on location in Suzhou, Jiangsu.[8] The scenes of the Su family's old house were filmed in an alley of Tongdeli (同德里).[9][10] The scenes set in "Shi Hun Zhe" (食荤者) were filmed in Han'eryuan (翰尔园), Pingjiang Sub district of Gusu District.[11] The village of Mingyuewan (明月湾; 'Moon Bay') served as the setting of the tea-leaf picking scene.[12]
Reception
[edit]The show has a 7.8 out of 10 rating on Douban, and received mainly positive reviews. It has become a major trending topic on social media, with related hashtags being viewed hundreds of millions of times.[13] Many people have praised the television series online for revealing problems and contradictions in real life, such as traditional Chinese families' preference for boys over girls (重男轻女), NEET (啃老族), and generational conflicts related to caring for the elderly (家庭养老).[14][15]
Ratings
[edit]| Air date[16] | Jiangsu TV CSM55 City ratings | Zhejiang TV CSM55 City ratings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratings (%) | Audience share (%) | Rank | Ratings (%) | Audience share (%) | Rank | |
| 2019.3.1 | 0.606 | 2.09 | 4 | 0.418 | 1.44 | 6 |
| 2019.3.2 | 0.599 | 2.14 | 4 | 0.434 | 1.54 | 6 |
| 2019.3.3 | 0.689 | 2.42 | 4 | 0.47 | 1.65 | 6 |
| 2019.3.4 | 0.745 | 2.67 | 4 | 0.486 | 1.75 | 5 |
| 2019.3.5 | 0.782 | 2.75 | 4 | 0.685 | 2.4 | 5 |
| 2019.3.6 | 0.811 | 2.89 | 4 | 0.706 | 2.52 | 5 |
| 2019.3.7 | 0.88 | 3.14 | 4 | 0.84 | 2.97 | 5 |
| 2019.3.8 | 0.893 | 3.21 | 5 | 0.909 | 3.26 | 3 |
| 2019.3.9 | 0.869 | 2.97 | 4 | 0.873 | 2.99 | 3 |
| 2019.3.10 | 0.939 | 3.27 | 5 | 1.125 | 3.91 | 3 |
| 2019.3.11 | 1.08 | 3.92 | 4 | 1.208 | 4.39 | 2 |
| 2019.3.12 | 1.258 | 4.54 | 3 | 1.292 | 4.67 | 2 |
| 2019.3.13 | 1.222 | 4.37 | 3 | 1.318 | 4.71 | 2 |
| 2019.3.14 | 1.263 | 4.57 | 2 | 1.231 | 4.48 | 3 |
| 2019.3.15 | 1.188 | 4.25 | 3 | 1.308 | 4.68 | 2 |
| 2019.3.16 | 1.124 | 4.18 | 2 | 1.015 | 3.8 | 4 |
| 2019.3.17 | 1.263 | 4.52 | 4 | 1.355 | 4.86 | 2 |
| 2019.3.18 | 1.383 | 5.13 | 2 | 1.184 | 4.39 | 4 |
| 2019.3.19 | 1.169 | 4.43 | 4 | 1.422 | 5.39 | 1 |
| 2019.3.20 | 1.464 | 5.4 | 2 | 1.518 | 5.59 | 1 |
| 2019.3.21 | 1.49 | 5.33 | 2 | 1.6 | 5.73 | 1 |
| 2019.3.22 | 1.549 | 5.44 | 2 | 1.896 | 6.66 | 1 |
| 2019.3.23 | 1.566 | 5.56 | 2 | 1.846 | 6.58 | 1 |
| 2019.3.24 | 1.867 | 6.55 | 2 | 2.138 | 7.5 | 1 |
| 2019.3.25 | 2.024 | 7.48 | 2 | 2.278 | 8.42 | 1 |
- Highest ratings are marked in red, lowest ratings are marked in blue
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Shanghai Television Festival | Best Television Series | Nominated | [17] | |
| Best Director | Jian Chuanhe | Nominated | ||
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Wang Sanmao, Lei Zi | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor | Ni Dahong | Won | ||
| Best Actress | Yao Chen | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Gao Xin | Nominated | ||
| Guo Jingfei | Won | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Li Nian | Nominated | ||
| The Third Internet Film Festival | Most Capable Actor | Gao Xin | Won | [18] |
| 24th Busan International Film Festival | Asian Contents Awards - Best Actress | Yao Chen | Won | [19][20] |
| 26th Huading Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | [21] | |
| Best Supporting Actor | Guo Jingfei | Nominated | ||
| 2nd Cultural and Entertainment Industry Congress | Drama of the Year | All Is Well | Nominated | [22] |
| Best Actor | Ni Dahong | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress (Drama) | Yao Chen | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor (Drama) | Guo Jingfei | Nominated | ||
| China Entertainment Industry Summit (Golden Pufferfish Awards) |
Best Marketing | All Is Well | Won | [23] |
| Golden Bud - The Fourth Network Film And Television Festival | Best Actor | Ni Dahong | Nominated | [24] |
| Best Actress | Yao Chen | Nominated | ||
| Baidu Fudian Awards | Top Ten Television Series | All Is Well | Won | [25] |
| Sina Film & TV Award Ceremony | Won | [26] | ||
| Tencent Video All Star Awards | Drama of the Year | Won | [27] | |
| TV Actor of the Year | Yao Chen | Won | ||
| Film and TV Role Model 2019 Ranking | Quality Television Series | All is Well | Won | [28] |
| Best Actress | Yao Chen | Won | ||
| 30th China TV Golden Eagle Award | Best Television Series | All Is Well | Nominated | [29] |
| 32nd Flying Apsaras Awards | Outstanding Television Series | All Is Well | Nominated | [30] |
| Outstanding Actor | Ni Dahong | Nominated |
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External links
[edit]- All Is Well at IMDb
- All Is Well at Douban (in Chinese)