Half a Lifelong Romance (2020)

Other name: 情深缘起, 半生缘, Qing Shen Yuan Qi, Ban Sheng Yuan, Affair of a Lifetime, Eighteen Springs

Description:

Half a Lifelong Romance unfolds in Republican-era Shanghai, painting a poignant portrait of love, sacrifice, and societal pressures. Gu Man Zhen, a diligent factory assistant, finds herself drawn to the charismatic and wealthy engineer Shen Shi Jun, unaware he is already engaged. Simultaneously, her sister Gu Man Lu makes a profound sacrifice, marrying the manipulative Zhu Hong Cai to support their family. However, Zhu Hong Cai soon develops a relentless desire for Gu Man Zhen, adding further heartbreak to the sisters' challenging lives.

A decade passes, and fate intervenes as Gu Man Zhen and Shen Shi Jun unexpectedly cross paths again. Both are now married, yet their powerful connection remains. They must confront their rekindled feelings and the formidable societal expectations of their era, striving to reclaim their prospects for happiness against all odds. This compelling drama explores enduring love, family loyalty, and the devastating impact of fate on human lives.

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2020

Genre:Family; Historical; life; melodrama; Romance; Tragedy