ASK MDL: Parental Ties Single dad Fang Yong Fu doesn’t have it easy with his three children. His still unmarried eldest daughter Tian Xin works successfully as the CEO’s secretary in a conglomerate. But everything changes when the CEO’s son Wang Shuo appears and misunderstands her relationship with his father. The eldest son Tian Yi works as oncologist but is ashamed of his poor family. And the youngest son Xiao Long, the biggest troublemaker, is unemployed. Chaos becomes perfect when Li Yue Yue, a girl from the countryside, suddenly appears at their door. (Source: CdramaBase.com) Edit Translation
- English
- Русский
- magyar / magyar nyelv
- dansk
- Native Title: 幸福一家人
- Also Known As: What Happens to My Family Chinese version , Because This Is Family , Happy Family , Yin Wei Shi Jia Ren , 因为是家人
- Director: Feng Kai
- Screenwriter: Ni Jun
- Genres: Romance, Family
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Cast & Credits
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![Dong Jie in The Family Chinese Drama (2018)]( "Dong Jie in The Family Chinese Drama (2018)")
Dong Jie Main Role -
![Zhai Tian Lin in The Family Chinese Drama (2018)]( "Zhai Tian Lin in The Family Chinese Drama (2018)")
Zhai Tian Lin Main Role -
![Lee Li Chun in The Family Chinese Drama (2018)]( "Lee Li Chun in The Family Chinese Drama (2018)")
Lee Li Chun Main Role -
![Roy Chiu in The Family Chinese Drama (2018)]( "Roy Chiu in The Family Chinese Drama (2018)")
Roy ChiuFang Tian YiMain Role -
![Jesse Ren in The Family Chinese Drama (2018)]( "Jesse Ren in The Family Chinese Drama (2018)")
Jesse RenFang Xiao LongMain Role -
![Hong Jia Ning in The Family Chinese Drama (2018)]( "Hong Jia Ning in The Family Chinese Drama (2018)")
Hong Jia NingLi Yue YueMain Role
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Reviews
Unexpectedly moving. Realistic. Poignant
This C adaptation from original korean source was a more grounded take- the overall tone is much more serious and realistic. What makes it memorable (as i am reviewing this quite a long tome from when i finished it) was how much the story manages to struck a deep chord, resonate with me how parent-child relationship becomes over time, over daily business in career or life. It punctuates all our realistic short comings and even laid bare how the important things are overlooked until finally your days are numbered.The performance from the father to his daughter and sons was nothing short of brilliant. The entire cast was strong.
It is impossible to steel your heart from the story, from the many moments you weep with them. Prepare tissues and prepare the reason why you wake with swollen eyes.
This is a rare family drama that is worth your time. Dont give up when you get frustrated with the doctor-son, and the daughter. They are human. Wait for the episodes of realisation and bleed with them. You've been warned.
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Prepare Tissues
Like all C-dramas that are 50+ episodes long, it can be dragging or either really good. What sets this apart is that the story is realistic in how children grow independently overtime focussing on their career or life and overlooks the tiny daily details of a family life (such as eating breakfast/dinner together, coming home late without informing parents etc).It takes some time to build up the character's individual backgrounds but from episode 30, you will cry on when each child/family member begins to learn about the truth for why the father is setting out his agenda. The last 15 episodes feel especially rushed i.e. the aunt learning about the truth, xiao long learning about his true mother.
Don't give up when you feel frustrated about the children's relationships with the father early on, you need to wait until the episodes above (the truth) is revealed. Take your time and slowly watch.
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