Du He

A love story between a country boy in Beijing to study and a wealthy businessman set against the backdrop of the 1989 Tiananmen Square incident.

Two left-behind boys: Hai Ri and Chao Lu grow up on the grasslands of Inner Mongolia. After facing family tragedies, his father’s death, mother’s illness, and grandmother’s breakdown; Hai Ri becomes distant. Arriving at his grandfather’s home, he meets Chao Lu, a kind-hearted Mongolian peer. Through shared hardship, their initial conflict evolves into deep friendship. Hai Ri matures from timid to brave, learning to protect and care. Together, they forge a bond of mutual support, reflecting themes of resilience, friendship, and the power of familial love.

During the Chinese Cultural Revolution, a group of students whose lives is changed by political chaos. As they navigate violence, love, and rebellion, they are marked by the scars of their turbulent youth.

In the 1980s, the Mu siblings chase their dreams amid a rapidly changing world. As they navigate careers in education, industry, journalism, and the arts, they face challenges, ethical dilemmas, and family conflicts. Over the years, their ambitions drive innovation, justice, and reconciliation, shaping their futures and the lives of those around them.