As the family members, each struggling with personal problems, reunite under one roof, decades of secrets, betrayals, and emotional wounds slowly rise to the surface.

The role of Barbara, played by Chen Xiaoyi, is central to this emotional landscape. Despite her sharp, independent demeanor often clashing with her mother, played by Gong, Barbara is not immune to internal conflict.

The script of August: Osage County was recommended to and translated by famed Chinese-born American actress Lisa Lu, 98. She also translated The Gin Game for the Beijing theater.