Like a Flowing River (2018)

Other name: 大江大河, Da Jiang Da He, Great Rivers Great Waters, Big Rivers, Great Rivers, Eastward Flows the Great River

Description:

Set during the pivotal era of the Chinese economic reform from 1978 until 1992, Like a Flowing River follows three ambitious men navigating a rapidly changing world. Song Yunhui, an exceptionally intelligent young man, overcomes social discrimination to pass the historic 1978 college entrance exams. He rises to become a skilled technician, yet struggles not to lose his integrity as he climbs the corporate ladder. In stark contrast, his rough and uneducated brother-in-law, Lei Dongbao, becomes a respected rural leader aiming to lift his poor village out of poverty, though his lack of education eventually hinders his progress. Meanwhile, Yang Xun seizes emerging business opportunities to pave his own path as a self-made entrepreneur. Together, these three individuals represent different facets of a transforming society, capturing the triumphs and sacrifices of an era. This gripping drama beautifully illustrates how personal ambitions clash with systemic shifts during a monumental period of economic transition.

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2018

Genre:Historical; life