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Wo Zhe Yi Bei Zi

2001 – nowShow1 season22 episodes

78
GreatGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, melancholic drama series about history and family, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for binge-friendly · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Story

At the turn of the 20th century in old Beijing, three young men—Fuhai, Liu Fangzi, and Zhao Er—train in the traditional funeral trade at Dacheng Workshop. Though not related by blood, they are as close as brothers, weathering hardship together. But as time passes, their paths diverge. Fuhai is the eldest and most upright of the three, Liu Fangzi is slick and opportunistic, thriving in the chaos of the times by chasing power and wealth. Zhao Er, the youngest, is lazy and self-indulgent, always dreaming of getting rich without working for it. As the tides of history shift and the city falls under new powers, Fuhai is forced to abandon his trade and join Zhao Er as a patrolman. He later finds some solace in marrying the kind-hearted Miss Rui (Deng Jie). But in such a turbulent era, is there truly any refuge for a decent, honest man? Based on the novella by renowned author Lao She.

Feels like

  • Tragic Historical Drama
  • Lao She Adaptation
  • Old Beijing Atmosphere
  • Brotherhood and Betrayal
  • Social Realism
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Character Study
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Moral Dilemmas
  • Period Piece

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Directors
Zhang Guoli

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Facts

October 1, 2001 · October 1, 2001 · Still running

First aired
October 1, 2001
Latest episode
October 1, 2001
Status
Still running
Length
1 season · 22 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Chinese

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Wo Zhe Yi Bei Zi worth watching?"

Questions about Wo Zhe Yi Bei Zi

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Wo Zhe Yi Bei Zi worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Wo Zhe Yi Bei Zi plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Wo Zhe Yi Bei Zi?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Wo Zhe Yi Bei Zi in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.