Dream in Red Mansions

TV SERIES 1987 1 SEASON

Overview

Dream of the Red Chamber, first released in 1987, was a television series produced by CCTV, adapted from the classic 18th century Chinese novel of the same name. It gained enormous popularity for its music, cast, and plot adaptation, being regarded by many within China as being a near-definitive adaptation of the story.

This production, originally released in 1987, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Family genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 9.5 across its 1 season.

Storyline Highlights:
• Explores themes within Drama and Family.
• Produced in China.
• Original Language: Mandarin.

Directed By

Wang Fulin

Written By

Liu Genglu, Zhou Lei, Zhou Ling

Starring Cast

Chen Xiaoxu

Zhang Li

Ouyang Fenqiang

Cheng Mei

Dongfang Wenying

Guo Xiaozhen

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Ji Peijie

Deng Jie

Seasons

Season 1

36 Episodes • Aired 1987-01-29

The series begins with the mother-less child, Lin Daiyu - whose beauty and intelligence surpasses all, moving into the family compound of her maternal grandmother in the capital. There, the child meets numerous relatives, one of whom is Jia Baoyu, her mother's nephew and male protagonist. Baoyu was born with a piece of jade in his mouth and, so, is treated like a fragile egg and spoiled by his grandmother. He often spends his time with his female cousins and maids instead of tending to his studies.