Back to the Fishing Village of the 1980S: I Was Born to Fish

A fishing story set in a bygone era: beachcombing, heading out to sea to catch fish, and selling the catch in town. There are some clever little schemes, a well-paced plot, “a loving father and filial son,” a mother who runs the household, an uncle and nephew who get along, a doting great-grandmother, and a happy romance. A small fishing village in the 1980s. The sea breeze carries a faint salty tang, and everyday life is full of warmth and bustle. Drawing on memories of the future, he searches for new paths in a backward fishing industry and spots business opportunities amid the quiet routines of daily life. From improving fishing methods to finding new markets for seafood, he builds close ties with his neighbors through hard work and finds a beautiful romance along the way. See how Hu Hanshan writes a different kind of comeback legend in this small fishing village, rekindling the passion and warmth of days gone by.