The story follows a series of major changes in Chinese society from the 1970s through the 1990s. This period saw important historical events such as the Down to the Countryside Movement, the resumption of the national college entrance examinations, Reform and Opening Up, and the rise of the market economy.
Through the lives of the nine daughters of the Chu family, it depicts the joys and sorrows of an ordinary family amid the changing times, and how the sisters gradually make their way forward in the tide of history.
The outdoor scenes were filmed in Taigu County, Shanxi, a place with a long history and rich cultural heritage, home to many well-preserved ancient buildings and historic sites. Its elegant, traditional architecture complements the series' historical setting and family atmosphere. Family Ties Through the Storm: Nine Phoenixes at Home
Set against the backdrop of the 1970s through the 1990s, Nine Phoenixes at Home portrays the joys and sorrows of an ordinary family amid changing times, with the Chu family compound in the ancient city of Pingyao as its setting. The original author, Gao Mantang, based the story on his wife's family. His mother-in-law had nine children, whose ages spanned nearly thirty years, providing rich material for the story.
