Setting Out Again at Fifty: The Antique Craftsman's Comeback
Lin Tianhe was once the legendary "Divine Eye and Ghost Hand" of the antique district. To raise his son, he retired from the trade for twenty years and willingly became the family's caretaker, only to be thrown out of the house on his fiftieth birthday. With nothing left, he picks up his old craft again, using his extraordinary eye for antiques to find hidden treasures at the ghost market. He demonstrates unparalleled restoration skills by repairing an imperial edict from the Ming dynasty and a priceless imperial decree from the Palace Museum. Not only does he make a triumphant comeback and reopen his master's Great Treasure Pavilion, but he also passes on his skills without reservation to promote the preservation of intangible cultural heritage. In the end, his son comes to his senses, and their family bond is restored. Through a lifetime of dedication and unyielding integrity, the old craftsman writes a heartwarming legend of craftsmanship, inheritance, and self-redemption.
Main characters: Lin Tianhe, Haoran, Manli
Supporting characters: Xiaoyu, Manlijia
Also known as: 五十再出发：古玩匠人的逆袭
Setting Out Again at Fifty: The Antique Craftsman's Comeback (53 episodes)
Lin Tianhe was once the legendary "Divine Eye and Ghost Hand" of the antique district. To raise his son, he retired from the trade for twenty years and…
Lin Tianhe was once the legendary "Divine Eye and Ghost Hand" of the antique district. To raise his son, he retired from the trade for twenty years and willingly became the family's caretaker, only to be thrown out of the house on his fiftieth birthday. With nothing left, he picks up his old craft again, using his extraordinary eye for antiques to find hidden treasures at the ghost market. He demonstrates unparalleled restoration skills by repairing an imperial edict from the Ming dynasty and a priceless imperial decree from the Palace Museum. Not only does he make a triumphant comeback and reopen his master's Great Treasure Pavilion, but he also passes on his skills without reservation to promote the preservation of intangible cultural heritage. In the end, his son comes to his senses, and their family bond is restored. Through a lifetime of dedication and unyielding integrity, the old craftsman writes a heartwarming legend of craftsmanship, inheritance, and self-redemption.
五十再出发：古玩匠人的逆袭
Setting Out Again at Fifty: The Antique Craftsman's Comeback - Episode 1