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The Story of a Noble Family (Chinese: 金粉世家) is a 2003 Chinese television series based on Zhang Henshui's novel Jinfen Shijia, directed by Li Dawei. The series was first broadcast in 2003 on China Central Television in mainland China.

In Liujiajiao Village, a border area in Shanxi, during the Anti-Japanese War, Xiao Erhei attempts to marry Xiaoqin, despite opposition from various conniving locals.

A young girl comes of age -- while also coming to terms with her destiny, pre-determined by the Communist Party -- in this beautiful, sweeping Chinese drama.

At the age of 16 Zhou Lian, who lost her parents at the age of two and was raised by a stepmother, marries Jiang Mei, a progressive young man from Changsha No. 1 Normal School. Jiang Meiqing has also lost both of his parents. The couple has two sons, Liqun, Xiaoqing and daughter Xiaolian. The film follows the family through turbulent times from 1924 to 1930.

The original intention of the film was that there were four young people who used the lens to record the real life of their grandparents. During the creation process, they learned about the current aging situation in China. There are too many elderly people who lack company. So they decided Use what I have learned to shoot this movie "Everything is Like You". From the perspective of young people, it tells ten stories about "old care, filial piety and respect for the elderly". Their actions have been strongly supported by the older generation of film artists. This shooting is an unforgettable creative journey and a cultural heritage with a mission.

About the struggle of the Chinese railway workers in 1922 to create a united trade union.

A family is persecuted by I-Kuan Tao, a feudal religious organization.

Starring in numerous singing films, Zhou Xuan was one of the most beloved singers in both cinema and recording industries for her 'golden voice'. Popular nightclub singer Zhu Lan (Zhou) is originally in love with impoverished painter Fang Zhiwei (Gu Yelu), but is taken advantage of by rich playboy Ye Chunhua (Wang Hao) at her most vulnerable time. To add to her misfortune, Zhu discovers her being an adoptee. She also learns the heartbreaking truth about her birth parents which intertwines with her own life across generations. Eventually, irreversible tragedy awaits with revenge exacted for past wrongs. In a case of art imitating life, the songstress's life and upbringing resemble Zhou Xuan's own, making the film even more heart-wrenching. The 'Song Fairy' Chen Gexin composed the film's entire music with six songs sung by Zhou. 'Song of a Songstress', sung towards the end of the film, adds poignancy to the film with its discourse on the joy and sorrow in life.