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 David Wang 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	www.weibo.com/u/5628106752

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

• Sun Honglei as Lu Yuan
• Jiang Shuying as Jiang Lai
• Wang Yaoqing as Jiang Haokun
• Che Xiao as Gan Jing
• Zhang Yixing as Xiao Cai
• Guan Xiaotong as Peng Jiahe
• Dong Yong as Peng Hai
• Wan Qian as Xu Li
• Feng Jiayi as Manager Hui Jing

Soundtrack

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

International broadcast

Channel	Place	Date	Time	Notes
Jiangsu Television Zhejiang Television	China	May 31, 2016	Everyday 19:30-21:15
Star Chinese Channel	Hong Kong  Singapore  Malaysia  Canada  United States			International Version[1]

References

External links

• To Be a Better Man (Sina.com direct)