Underplayed Gems

Qiao's Grand Courtyard (2006)

Qiao's Grand Courtyard poster
Original title
乔家大院
Directed by
Hu Mei
Cast
Chen Jian Bin, Jiang Qin Qin, Ma Yi Li, Juan Zi, Ni Da Hong, Ma Yong
Genre
historical drama
Country
People's Republic of China
Length
1 season, 45 episodes
Rating
8.8 of 10 from 4 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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This series follows a wealthy businessman and philanthropist in late Qing dynasty China. It shows his family life and business dealings at his ancestral home.

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What happens

Qiao's Grand Courtyard is a 2006 Chinese historical drama television series. The series is set during the late Qing dynasty and chronicles the life of Shanxi financier, businessman and philanthropist Qiao Zhiyong (1818―1907), with artistic license applied. Part of the series was shot at Qiao's Compound, which was Qiao Zhiyong's ancestral home at Qi County, Shanxi (it was also the chief location for Zhang Yimou's 1991 film Raise the Red Lantern). The series debuted on CCTV-1 on February 13, 2006 and comprises 45 episodes. It was directed by Hu Mei, known for her historical dramas Yongzheng Dynasty (1997) and The Emperor in Han Dynasty (2005). Lead actor and actress Chen Jianbin and Jiang Qinqin won the Audience's Favorite Actor/Actress Awards at the 2006 Golden Eagle TV Art Festival for their roles in this series. The pair was married in 2006. Qiao's Grand Courtyard clinched Best Drama Series at the 1st Seoul Drama Awards. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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