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Ode to Joy (2016) (2016)

Other name: 欢乐颂 / 歡樂頌 / 환락송 / Huan Le Song / Ode to Joy Season 1 / Ode to Joy S1 / Ode to Joy 1 / Ода радости
Cast: Rulu Jiang (1983), Sui Yu Meng (1992), Tamia Liu (1978), Yang Shuo (1983), Ding Yong Dai (1958), Jin Dong (1976), Zhu Ling Wu (1994), Andy Yang (1992), David Chen (1983), Ning Wen Tong (1969), Olivia Wang (1987), Zhang Xiao Qian (1989), Nick Wang (1982), Zhang Lu (1983), Liu Lin (1974), Kang Qun Zhi (1957), Feng Hui (1969), Mu Li Yan (1965), Tan Xi He (1959), Zhao Qian Zi, Shi Yun Peng (1996), Wang Yong Quan (1961), Yue Yang (1977), Zu Feng (1974), Bridgette Qiao (1993), Marco Leng (1985), Liu Min Tao (1976), Guo Xiao Ran (1983), Zhu Meng Yao, Wang Hong (1984), Wu Hao Chen (1994), Wei Wei (1990), Han Miao (1993), Mao Jia Ming (1990), Cao Shi Ping (1958), Osaki Akira (1961), He Xiao Hu, Zhang Ting Xin (1993), Lily Wang (1978), Wang Zi Jun (1986), Han Shu Mei (1975), Chen Guan Ning (1976), Zhang Nai Hua (1960), Lily Yuan (1988), Feng Mian (1988), Jessie Wang (1994), Cao Xu (1990), Sun Xiao Hui (1960), Fanny Yang (1991), CC Liao (1995), Guo Tong Tong (1988),
Genre: Friendship, life, Novel, Romance, Sismance, Workplace, Youth
Country: Chinese
Release year: 2016
Status: Completed
 
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"Ode to Joy (2016)(2016)"

Can five single, independent career women who live in the Ode to Joy apartment building find fulfillment on their own terms? An Di (Liu Tao) is a successful business woman who has returned to China after studying in New York to find her younger brother. Qu Xiao Xiao (Wang Zi Wen) is only 25 but already owns her own small business. Fang Sheng Mei (Jiang Xin) grew up in poverty but has shed her “Princess of the Streets” background to work for a multinational company. Qiu Ying Ying (Andy Yang Zi) is a 20-year-old small-town girl who is trying to make it in the big city. Guan Ju Er (Bridgette Qiao Xin) is a 20-year-old from a highly educated family, but she must discover what she wants out of life when enters the workforce for the first time. For these women, there is a man (or two) who is trying to get their attention. Dr. Zhao (Wang Kai) is a flirtatious, handsome doctor. Qi Dian (Zu Feng) is the stoic businessman. Wang Bai Chuan (Zhang Lu) is Sheng Mei’s steadfast friend who has always carried a torch for her. Yao Bin (Zhang Xiao Qian) is a second-generation chaebol. Tan Zong Ming (Jin Dong) is An Di’s boss who has been friend-zoned by her despite knowing her since their school days. Can the women find the personal happiness they seek? “Ode to Joy” is a 2016 Chinese drama series directed by Sheng Kong. It is based on a novel by the same name. Adapted from the novel "Ode to Joy" (欢乐颂) by A Nai (阿耐). Episodes: 42 Duration: 45 min. Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Cinematographer: Wang Yi Wei [王逸伟] and Wang Dong [王栋]
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