Hu Tong(2022)

Hu Tong is a Chinese drama that traces three generations of women serving their Beijing neighborhood across decades of social change. Beginning in the early days of liberation, matriarch Tian Zao dedicates herself to grassroots community work, setting an example that inspires her daughter and granddaughter to continue her mission. The series captures the evolution of hutong culture—the traditional alleyway neighborhoods that define old Beijing—while exploring how youth values and community spirit transform over time. Through intimate family dynamics and neighborhood relationships, Hu Tong examines the personal costs and rewards of public service, showing how one woman's commitment to her community ripples across generations and shapes the lives of those around her.