Royal Kitchen in Qing Dynasty (2020)

Other name: 紫禁城里的小食光, 紫禁城裡的小食光, Zi Jin Cheng Li De Xiao Shi Guang, Small light in the Forbidden City, Императорская кухня династии Цин

Description:

Royal Kitchen in Qing Dynasty is a captivating love story unfolding within the majestic yet challenging confines of the Forbidden City. The narrative centers on Jing Xian Ge and the gifted palace royal chef, Zhang Dong Guan, as they navigate a blossoming romance. Their relationship faces rigorous tests, battling vast differences in traditional family concepts, significant identity disparity, and the relentless pressures inherent in their imperial surroundings. However, their shared mastery of elaborate cuisine becomes their extraordinary tool. Through their exquisite dishes, they not only resolve personal contradictions but also skillfully assist the diverse array of people within the palace, from princes and generals to grids and servants, in overcoming their own dilemmas. In this intricate process, the couple endures countless difficulties, achieving profound mutual understanding and quiet self-growth. Ultimately, after proving their love and commitment, they successfully form a family and choose a fulfilling life away from the palace's grandeur, embracing the simplicity of ordinary people.

Director: Yu Zheng [于正]

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2020

Genre:Food; Historical; Romance