Archive footage of South East Asia

The video explores the historical and modern dynamics of living in Beijing's courtyard houses. Initially, these courtyards were designed for extended families, but today, multiple families often share them without familial ties. The video highlights how these families coexist, sometimes harmoniously and other times with conflict, reflecting on the evolution of communal living in urban settings.

Describe the living situation of families in the city as outlined in the text.

What does the text imply about relationships between neighbors in the context of family living?