Originally written by Lao She, a prominent Chinese playwright and author of humorous, satiric novels and short stories in the 1930-50's. "Four Generations under one Roof" (Si Shi Tong Tang) depicts four generations of a Beijing family in the 1930s and 1940s, living in one SiHeYuan. The SiHeYuan are the enclosed, one-story courtyard houses that make up much of Old Beijing. Now you can immerse yourself in the story of the Four Generations with this popular CCTV 28-episode production. To learn more about Lao She, click here.
28 Episodes in 10 DVD, Mandarin Chinese
