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The Winter Melon Tale
2009·Show
·20Episodes in1Season·
The Winter Melon Tale fingerprint
Funny, strong craft.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Fast Pace6
- Spectacle6
- Tension4
Heart
Wholesome and hopeful
Much of it is about family.
- Family Dynamics9
- Wholesome8
- Hopefulness8
Humor
Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick
- Situational Comedy8
- Physical Comedy7
- Wit & Wordplay6
World
Fantasy, family, and faith and meaning
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Dialogue Centrality8
- Rewatchability7
Craft
Standout performances and characters
- Acting8
- Character Depth8
- Direction7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Music Composition7
- Music Centrality7
- Cinematography6
Energy
MediumCalm and low-key
The Winter Melon Tale is calm and low-intensity.
All energy traits
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Tension4Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Adrenaline2High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Violence2Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare1Frightening moments and scares.
Heart
MediumWholesome and hopeful
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's wholesome, hopeful, and wondrous. Much of it is about family.
All heart traits
- Family Dynamics9Relationships and generational ties.
- Wholesome8Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Hopefulness8Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Wonder7Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Romance6Love stories and emotional connections.
- Catharsis6Emotional release and payoff.
- Pathos5Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Coming of Age4Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Melancholy3Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Nostalgia2Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Related traits
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Spiritual7Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
Humor
HighPlenty of situational comedy and slapstick
Expect plenty of situational comedy and slapstick.
All humor traits
- Situational Comedy8Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy7Slapstick and visual gags.
- Wit & Wordplay6Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Absurdist Humor4Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Satire & Parody2Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Dark Humor1Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Related traits
- Wholesome8Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Eccentricity5Oddball tone and quirks.
World
MediumFantasy, family, and faith and meaning
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around fantasy, family, and faith and meaning. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability7Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity2Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Fantasy9Mythic worlds and magical systems.
- Spiritual7Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
- Social Commentary6Perspectives on society and norms.
- Mystery5Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
Craft
HighStandout performances and characters
The performances and characters stand out.
All craft traits
- Acting8Performance craft and presence.
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Intrigue6Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Complexity5Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative1Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
All style traits
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality7Songs central to storytelling.
- Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
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About
Fan Tung (Liu Kai Chi) is one of the four deities under the Stove God. He has offended the Queen Mother of the West of being ravenous and gets imprisoned for 500 years in the winter melon. By chance Tin Dai Kwai (Sunny Chan) and his wife Chung Bik Yuk (Louisa So) free him from constraint. Tung gets flattened by Kwai's older brother Tin Tai Fu (also played by Liu Kai Chi) accidentally and his spirit enters Fu's body inexplicably while losing all his instincts.
Tung starts living in Kwai's house and getting closer to the family. Yuk finds Tung suspicious and she tries to unmask him by all means. Having failed in his attempt to return to Heaven, Tung becomes reliant on the help of six little deities who assimilated his instincts released from the melon, and since then Tung is aware of the fickleness of human nature.
Hong Kong DramaFantasy ComedyFamily-Centric StoryMoral DilemmasHeavenly BeingsHuman Nature ExplorationLighthearted & CharmingBody Swap TropeWholesome Entertainment
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How many seasons does The Winter Melon Tale have?
1 season
It has 1 season with 20 episodes.
When did The Winter Melon Tale air?
S1
It ran from 2009 to 2009 and has ended.
What language is The Winter Melon Tale in?
cn
It was made in cn. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.