New Lights in Tongzilou

Lin Hui: The heroine, born in 1968, is a retired employee of a state-owned textile factory in Shenyang, and later worked as a cleaning supervisor in the community. 48 Years old, of medium build, with fine lines at the corners of his eyes, speaks quickly but gently, is quick and soft-hearted. When he was young, he was a technical expert in the factory. After being laid off, he set up a stall and did odd jobs, living his life as a "penny-pinching Nuan". He was the backbone of the neighborhood, shouldering the dual burdens of family and elderly care. Zhang Jianguo: Husband of Lin Hui, born in 1967, former fitter at Shenyang Machine Tool Factory, 50 years old. He has an honest and upright personality. After being laid off, he became depressed for a while. He made a living by repairing water and electricity. He talked little but was very active. He silently protected his wife and daughter. He had deep feelings for the old factory and his neighbors. Zhang Meng: Lin Hui's daughter, born in 1998, fourth grade student, 10 years old. Lively, smart and a little stubborn, with average grades, loves painting and Lego, and ignorantly understands the difficulties of the family. He is the most vivid hope of the Lin family. Mother Lin: Mother Lin Hui, born in 1945, 79 years old, former community health center nurse. He has limited legs and feet, is nagging but attentive, and has guarded Tongzi Tower for most of his life. He is the "living archive" of the building, hiding the memories and warmth of all the old neighbors. Aunt Wang: Born in 1948, 76 years old, Lin Hui's neighbor and retired teacher. Cheerful and enthusiastic, well-informed in the building, she has supported each other with the Lin family for decades, she is hard-spoken and soft-hearted, and she is Lin Hui's closest sister. Uncle Li: Born in 1946, 78 years old, former engineer at the machine tool factory, husband of Aunt Wang. He is taciturn and thoughtful, relying on his crafts to help his neighbors. He doesn't talk much but can always help in difficult situations. He is calm and reliable.