In the 80's of 20th century, Gao Ji Lin, a young man living in Gaojiagou in northern Shaanxi, was a well-known reading "champion" in the village. With a great talent for writing and poetry, despite coming from a poor family, the man aspired to achieve a greater goals. College entrance exams were supposed to help him with that. Unfortunately, Ji Lin unexpectedly falls off from the student list, and as if that wasn't enough, he also fails to become a private teacher in an primary school. His only ray of hope turns out to be Liu Qiao Zhen, who does everything to support him in his dream. Soon, thanks to the encouragement of the whole village, Ji Lin decides to fight for his career goal.
Adapted from the novel "Life" (人生) by Lu Yao (路遥).
Rong Fen Fang, who had a miserable childhood, escaped to her hometown in Shanghai with her educated youthful mother from the mountainous area of Guizhou, and lived a life under the fence. Soon, an accident made her unfortunately become the “broom star” who has been helping her neighbor Lin’s family. A few years later, Fen Fang who had grown up happened to reunite with the Lin family brothers, and the life trajectories of the three were intertwined again.
(Source: Chinese = tvmao.com)
Episodes: 34
Duration: 45 min.
Content Rating: Not Yet Rated
Aired: Dec 2, 2012 - Dec 26, 2012