| Small Town Remedy | |
|---|---|
| Simplified Chinese | 小城良方 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Xiao Cheng Liang Fang |
| Genre | |
| Written by | Nie Cheng Shuai |
| Directed by | Zhang Xiao Bo |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language | Mandarin |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 30 |
| Production | |
| Production location | China |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | |
Small Town Remedy (sometimes also translated as Small Town Prescription) is an upcoming Chinese television drama, produced by Ningmeng Pictures (柠萌影视) and co-produced with iQIYI. The drama is written by Nie Chengshuai, directed by Zhang Xiaobo, with Su Xiao as the executive producer and Xia Jie as the producer.[1][2][3]
Plot
[edit]The story centers on Liu Zhengliang, a talented doctor (neurosurgeon) who, after a major setback, returns to his small hometown to rebuild his life. In his hometown, he connects with a group of "unreliable" but kind-hearted people, and together they tackle meaningful issues, especially relating to primary healthcare in rural or small-town settings.
Cast and characters
[edit]Main
[edit]- Xiao Zhan as Liu Zheng Liang
- Ni Da Hong as Long Dong Dong
- Jiang Yan as Ai Chen
- Shi Peng Yuan as Liu Zheng Guang
- Jian Ren Zi as Che Ming Ming
- Zhang Guo Qiang as Huang Dong Sheng
Supporting
[edit]- Wang Yan Lin as Chen Jun Nan
- Chen Jin as Mi Si
Production
[edit]The series is being mainly filmed in the Jinzhou, Liaoning. Filming started on 18 October 2025 and is set to wrap in Feb 2026. The drama was featured at the 2025 Tokyo International Film Festival China pavilion, signaling early international interest.[4]
It is expected to premiere on the streaming platform iQIYI in 2026.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ "The filming of "A Good Remedy for a Small Town," starring Xiao Zhan and Jiang Yan, has officially begun". Archived from the original on November 15, 2025.
- ^ "Xiao Zhan's speech at the start of the filming "Small Town Remedy"". Archived from the original on November 15, 2025.
- ^ "Xiao Zhan's new drama "A Good Remedy for a Small Town" has started filming, with veteran actors joining forces to embark on a "journey of healing."". Archived from the original on November 15, 2025.
- ^ "Xiao Zhan's "Little Town Good Remedy" Makes an Appearance at the Tokyo International Film & TV Festival; Xiao Zhan's New Drama Goes Global Before Airing". Archived from the original on November 15, 2025.