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The Making of an Ordinary Woman
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The Making of an Ordinary Woman

2019-08-04 · 50 min / episode · ★ 8.7

Comedy · Drama · Family

A story of a woman born in 60s grew up in a Chinese herbal medicine store in southern Taiwan. Love, marriage, and seniority in human relationships around her collide together, leading to a different aspect of life.

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Production details

Creators
Yen Yi-wen
Production companies
CTS
Countries
Taiwan
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Hsieh Ying-hsuanHsieh Ying-hsuanChen Chia Ling
Bella WuBella WuYoung Chen Chia-Ling
Bamboo ChenBamboo ChenChen Chin-Wen
Yang Li-yinYang Li-yinChen Lee Yueh-Ying
Sara YuSara YuWu Hsiu-Chin
Joseph HsiaJoseph HsiaChen Yi-Sheng
Lan Wei-huaLan Wei-huaTsai Yung-Sen
Johnny YangJohnny YangHsiao-Tu
Wayne SongWayne SongChen Chia-Ming

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