18 minSeason 1 • Episode 35
LatestZhang Dabao is a middle-aged man who has lost confidence in life after facing numerous setbacks. When he unexpectedly travels back to 1995 and meets his 22-year-old self, the two embark on a journey filled with challenges that inspire them to join forces. Together, they seek to reconcile past regrets and forge a new beginning in their lives.
Acting
Zhang Weiyi playing both versions — subtle age gaps without makeup tricks.
Production
Painstaking 1995 China recreation — pagers, bikes, and that specific beige.
Writing
Self-roasting dialogue where middle-aged Dabao drags his own life choices.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during China's 'layoff wave' anxiety, the series resonated with millennials watching parents face midlife collapse.
Zhang Weiyi spent months studying his own father's mannerisms to distinguish the two Dabaos — director kept takes where he accidentally slipped into the wrong era's posture.
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