Family on the Go (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Series · ★ 6
Released in 2012, Family on the Go is a drama and family series.
What it’s about. The drama begins during China’s Reform and Opening Up era in the 1980s in Wenzhou, south China, an area renown for the emergence of many successful businesses. It charts the progress of a certain family headed by Zhou Wanshun, that lived in Rui’an village. The family had the opportunity for one of their two children to go to Italy to study. Wanshun (quite extraordinary at the time, and even today) chose to let his 13-year old daughter, Ayu, go to study rather than his 16-year-old son, son Maigou. Unbeknownst to his wife, Zhao Yinhua and son he sold their ancestral home cum cottage industry and spent all the proceeds in funding the Italy study trip. Although he had no business plan, he set out with his wife and son to Wenzhou City to “make money”, any which way. Together, they make it to Wenzhou City, while the daughter goes to Italy, each forging different paths, especially the children each persevering through challenges and hardship, achieving individual success.
Who’s in it. Family on the Go stars Lee Li-Chun as 周万顺, Chi Peng as 赵银花, Zhang Yi as 周麦狗 and Yin Tao as 周阿雨, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Family on the Go has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Family on the Go page.
If you liked it. Fans of Family on the Go tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Family on the Go (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Family on the Go change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Family on the Go worth watching?
- Family on the Go holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Family on the Go?
- Family on the Go stars Lee Li-Chun, Chi Peng, Zhang Yi, Yin Tao and Karlina Zhang.
- When was Family on the Go released?
- Family on the Go was released in 2012.