About the Series
Big laughs. Small moments. A whole lot of family. Joy Above / 幸福乐翻天 brings a family of six home to China for a summer of culture clashes and heartfelt reunions. Across 16 bilingual comedy-drama episodes, everyday surprises spark lively conversations about parenting, belonging and growing together.
Behind the Scenes
The Heart of
the Family
Each short episode pairs a lively family story with candid interviews featuring real family members and guests. Their reflections bring the comedy closer to home, and invite every generation to join in.
Culture and Comedy
Step into Chinese family life, where a shared meal, a summer homecoming or one spectacular misunderstanding can spark a bigger conversation.
Joy Above finds fresh perspectives on love, responsibility and connection across cultures and generations.
Produced by Legacy Production · Filmway · Bridgewater
Director: 张钊宁 (Zhang Zhaoning)
Writer: 宋姗珊 (Song Shanshan)
Guest Director & Co-writer: Christopher Denise (USA)
The Reward System Gone Wild
A chore-reward plan works too well, leaving Mom and Dad nearly broke until the kids use their earnings to buy family dinner.
The Episodes
Sixteen short stories. Big family energy. Start with these three glimpses of Joy Above.
The Family Photo
One perfect family photo turns into total chaos only for Dad to discover the camera was pointed the wrong way.
Welcome Home
A summer homecoming to China brings unfamiliar food, enthusiastic relatives, and culture shock but also the warmth of family.
The Production
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