Simmer Down (2022)

Other name: 好好说话, 好好說話, Hao Hao Shuo Hua, Остывание

Description:

Simmer Down explores the vital role of communication in building bonds, even amidst ordinary disputes. The story centers on Yang Guang, a celebrated TV host who excels as a mediator on his unique show, also titled "Simmer Down," where he helps aggrieved parties find common ground. Despite his professional prowess, Yang Guang has always avoided personal emotional entanglement, skillfully sidestepping his own problems.

However, his carefully constructed detachment crumbles when lawyer Liao Wang appears, representing Yang Guang's mother who abandoned him thirty years ago. She now seeks to reclaim their old family house, forcing Yang Guang to confront the long-ignored family issues he's spent a lifetime avoiding. As he grapples with this deeply personal crisis, a new host arrives, posing a direct threat to Yang Guang's career and livelihood. This dual challenge compels him to face his true self and question whether he can finally apply his renowned mediation skills to his own complicated life and navigate this profound personal and professional conundrum.

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2022

Genre:Comedy; Romance; Workplace