Three families, twenty years, one neighborhood that'll wreck you emotionally.
Season 1 • Episode 31
LatestSpanning 20 years, this drama follows three generations and four families in Daobei as they navigate loyalty, betrayal, and personal transformation.
Acting
Zhang Jiayi's breakout performance as Jian Guo.
Writing
Interwoven family sagas that actually pay off.
Production
Authentic 70s-90s Chinese urban recreation.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Daobei was a real marginalized district in Xi'an, and this series sparked national conversation about urban poverty in 90s China.
Zhang Jiayi became a household name overnight; producers initially wanted someone 'prettier' for Jian Guo.
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