45 minSeason 1 • Episode 38
LatestThe story revolves around several boys and girls who grew up together along the canal, after leaving to make their own growth, reunite after many years. After experiencing competition and the pressures of life, they rediscover the hope for a new life.
Acting
Bai Lu carries decades of unspoken history in her silences.
Production
The canal setting feels lived-in, not postcard-pretty.
Creator
Xu Zechen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Adapted from Xu Zechen's novel, the series captures China's 'floating population'—rural workers who built cities but were never welcomed into them.
The 38-episode count reflects streaming platform demands; the novel's tighter narrative was reportedly diluted to maintain weekly release momentum.
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