It mainly tells the story of a series of major changes in Chinese society from the 1970s to the 1990s. This period covers important historical events such as people going to the mountains and countryside, the resumption of college entrance examinations, reform and opening up, and the rise of market economy.
Through the life experiences of the nine daughters of the Chu family, it shows the joys and sorrows of ordinary families in the changing times, and how they gradually move forward in the torrent of the times.
The filming location was chosen in Taigu County, Shanxi Province, which has a long history, profound cultural heritage, and many well-preserved ancient buildings and historical relics. The simple and elegant architectural style complements the era background and family atmosphere shown in the series. "Family bonds in the stormy home with nine phoenixes"
The creation background of "Family with Nine Phoenixes" is from the 1970s to the 1990s. It uses the courtyard of Chujia in the ancient city of Pingyao as the background to show the joys and sorrows of an ordinary family in the changing times. The original author Gao Mantang based his creation on his wife's family. His mother-in-law has nine children with an age span of nearly 30 years old, which provides rich materials for the creation of the story.