To Be a Better Man

To Be a Better Man
Genre Drama
Romance
Written by Li Xiao
Yu Miao
Zhang Yingji
Directed by Zhang Xiaobo
Starring Sun Honglei
Jiang Shuying
Wang Yaoqing
Che Xiao
Zhang Yixing
Guan Xiaotong
Country of origin  China
Original language(s) Chinese
No. of episodes 42
Production
Running time 45 minutes (approx.)
Production company(s) Linmon Pictures
LeEco
Yida Media
Changjiang Culture
Budget US$23 million[1]
Release
Original network Jiangsu Television, Zhejiang Television
Original release 31 May (2016-05-31) – 22 June 2016 (2016-06-22)
External links
Website

To Be a Better Man (Chinese: 好先生) is a 2016 Chinese television series produced by LeEco and directed by Zhang Xiaobo. It stars Sun Honglei, Jiang Shuying, Wao Yaoqing, Che Xiao, Zhang Yixing and Guan Xiaotong. The series was aired on Jiangsu TV and Zhejiang TV from 31 May to 22 June 2016.

Synopsis

Lu Yuan worked hard in America to become a Michelin 3-star chef. To many, he is the Devil incarnate, reckless and wanton. But when it comes to the person he loves, he is an entirely different "good man" who is loyal, kind, and honest. After a nightmarish car accident takes away his friend, he returns home with his remains.

Now returning to China, Lu Yuan initially has three goals. First, he wants to bring the ashes of his friends, who died in the car accident, back to China and let them rest in peace. Second, he wants to return his eighteen-year-old daughter Jia He to her birth mother, before finding a remote place and committing suicide. However unexpectedly, he met the person he least wants to see and becomes entangled with both his unresolved and new relationships.

Cast

Soundtrack

Soundtrack album
No.TitleWriter(s)SingerLength
1."Mr. Right" (Opening theme song)Ke Ke  
2."Far Road (路远)" (Ending theme song)Cai KejunZhang Lei 
3."Forget About Her (忘了她)"Bi FengPerhat Khaliq 
4."Be Good (好好的)"Bi FengCeng Di 
5."Song About Love"Li YuxiLi Yuxi 
6."Grow"Li YuxiLi Yuxi 

Reception

The drama is both a critical and commercial success. It received acclaim for its heart-warming and realistic storyline, strong performance of its leads as well as cinematography and costume design.[2][3] According to NetEase, the drama discusses from a detached point of view on searching for the true meaning of life in a society where people blindly chase after materialistic wants. It also touches on the importance of trust, family and love.[2]

Awards and nominations

AwardCategoryNominated workResultRef.
11th National Top-Notch Television Award CeremonyOutstanding Television SeriesTo Be a Better ManWon
22nd Huading AwardsBest DirectorZhang XiaoboNominated[4][5]
Best ScreenwriterLi Xiao, Yu Miao, Zhang YingjiWon
Best ActorSun HongleiNominated
Best Actress (Contemporary)Jiang ShuyingNominated
Best Supporting ActorWang YaoqingNominated
Best Supporting ActressGuan XiaotongNominated
Best New ActorZhang YixingNominated
Top 10 DramasTo Be a Better ManWon
23rd Shanghai Television FestivalBest Television SeriesNominated[6]
Best ActorSun HongleiNominated
Best Supporting ActressGuan XiaotongWon

International broadcast

ChannelPlaceDateTimeNotes
Jiangsu Television
Zhejiang Television		 ChinaMay 31, 2016Everyday 19:30-21:15
Star Chinese Channel Hong Kong
 Singapore
 Malaysia
 Canada
 United States		International Version[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Fox Buys Chinese Series 'To Be A Better Man' From Linmon". Variety. May 24, 2016.
  2. 1 2 "《好先生》网播量突破100亿 领跑现象级大剧". NetEase. June 28, 2016.
  3. ↑ "《好先生》成现象级大剧 口碑成就2016剧王品质". NetEase. June 24, 2016.
  4. ↑ "华鼎奖提名公布投票开启 《人民》吴刚陆毅齐入围". Sina. April 28, 2017.
  5. ↑ "第22届电视华鼎奖获奖名单公布". Sina. May 18, 2017.
  6. ↑ "23届上海电视节入围名单公布 《欢乐颂》获八项提名". ent.ifeng (in Chinese). May 24, 2017.
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