A stubborn dreamer crashes into 1980s China—capitalism, heartbreak, and one very loud family dinner at a time.
Season 1 • Episode 38
LatestSet in 1980s China, the film follows Er Zhiqiang, a headstrong young man who, through life’s trials, transforms into a responsible and resilient adult, finding strength and purpose in a rapidly changing world.
Acting
Yu Xiaoguang's transformation from hothead to haunted adult is *chef's kiss*.
Production
Painstaking 1980s detail—every bicycle and brick feels lived-in.
Writing
Family fights so real you'll need to call your own mom after.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The title '二叔' (Second Uncle) reflects complex Chinese family hierarchy; Er Zhiqiang's journey mirrors millions of rural men navigating Deng Xiaoping's economic reforms.
Director Xi Xin reportedly cast Yu Xiaoguang after seeing him in a stage production of 'Teahouse'—his theatrical physicality explains those explosive early-episode meltdowns.
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