Drama Info:
Title: The Bond (乔家的儿女) Qiao Jia De Er Nu
Episodes: 36
Release Date: August 17, 2021
Film Location: Hengdian
Summary: The Chinese drama is based on Wei Xi’s novel of the same name. It follows the story of Qiao’s five children, Yi Cheng, Er Qiang, San Li, Si Mei, and Qi Qi, in the difficult years of life against the setting of thirty years of social development and changes. It is a story of support and dependence.
Plot Synopsis:
The Qiao family’s mother passes away when she gives birth to the fifth child, Qiao Qi Qi. Father Qiao Zu Wang is a rude and selfish person. As a result, the siblingsYi Cheng, Er Qiang, San Li, Si Mei, and Qi Qi rely on one another during their years of growing up.
As the eldest son, Qiao Yi Cheng takes care of his younger siblings, but he lives under the shadow of his excellent cousin Qi Wei Min the entire time.
Qiao Yi Cheng is admitted to Normal University, and the younger brothers and sisters grow up supporting one another. As a result, the family gradually escapes from poverty.
The test of life will always remain. The studies, marriage, and work of several people break Qiao Yi Cheng’s heart, and his own two marriages also affect the joys and sorrows of this big family.
They Qiao siblings experience painful trials, and welcome hope and warmth, and stumble along the way.
It’s not perfect, and everyone has their own shortcomings. Just as Qiao Yi Cheng felt, although “everyone has their own quagmire”, everyone is working hard to live for a better life.
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Cast & Characters:
Bai Yu 白宇 as Qiao Yi Cheng 乔一成
The eldest brother of the Qiao family, he is kind and fortitude, but he also has the toughness, stinginess and occasional indifference forced out of life. In the family, his mother passed away early, and his father didn’t care. As the eldest brother, he assumes the role of the eldest brother and a father. Internally, he is a protective umbrella for his younger brothers and sisters, always rushing forward to shield them from wind and rain; but externally, he has an inferiority complex and a cowardly side.
Song Zu Er 宋祖儿 as Qiao Si Mei 乔四美
The youngest daughter of the Qiao family she dares to love and hate. She has infinite enthusiasm and tries to do her best to pursue what she loves. She is a girl who lives in a dream.
Supporting Characters
Mao Xiao Tong 毛晓彤 as Qiao San Li 乔三丽
The eldest sister of the Qiao family, she is ordinary but has a tough and independent personality. She has always known what she wants and works hard for it. She takes everything in her own hands and carries the wisdom of life.
Zhang Wan Yi 张晚意 as Qiao Er Qiang 乔二强
He is kind by nature but a bit stupid, he is also stubborn yet responsible, and finally finds happiness by himself.
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Airing Schedule:
Start: August 17, 2021
Frequency: 2 episodes every Sunday to Thursday, 1 episode Friday and Saturday
End: September 8, 2021
OST Playlist:
Sheng Huo Zong Gai Ying Zhe Guang Liang 生活总该迎着光亮 by Zhou Shen 周深
