Reality TV show rekindles memories for Liu Ye

Actor Liu Ye and his son Liu Nuoyi. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The third season of Chinese reality TV show Where Are We Going, Dad? has completed shooting in Hengdian, a town in Dongyang, Jinhua, Zhejiang province.

Actor Liu Ye told a press conference at Hengdian World Studios on Tuesday about his experience with the show in Suining, a county in southwestern Hunan province where 17 years ago he made his first film, Postmen in the Mountains.

The film tells the story of an old man, who for years served as postman for rural mountain communities, and his son. Where Are We Going, Dad? also focuses on relations between a father and child.

"After I had a son myself, I began to learn the subtle relations between a father and son," said Liu. "I was really touched when I returned to Suining and recalled my memories there 17 years ago".

The show stars Liu, fellow actors Hu Jun and Lin Yongjian together with boxer Zou Shiming and their sons, as well as actor Chris Downs and his daughter. Wang Baoqiang and his daughter also join the cast for the latest installment.

The ninth episode of Where Are We Going, Dad? airs on Hunan TV at 10pm on Friday.