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Like a Flowing River

Original title: 大江大河

★ 8.5 TMDB Rating · 20 votes

The story of Song Yunhui, Lei Dongbao, and Yang Xun as they take part in China’s economic reform from the 1980s to the 1990s.

Created by
Kong Sheng, A Nai
Seasons
3
Episodes
119
Episode length
~45m
First aired
Dec 10, 2018
Networks
Beijing Television, Dragon Television, iQiyi, CCTV-1, Youku, Tencent Video
Original language
Chinese
Origin
China

Cast of Like a Flowing River

  • Portrait of Wang Kai

    Wang Kai

    Song Yunhui

  • Portrait of Yang Shuo

    Yang Shuo

    Lei Dongbao

  • Portrait of Dong Zijian

    Dong Zijian

    Yang Xun

  • Portrait of Yang Caiyu

    Yang Caiyu

    Liang Sishen

  • Portrait of Karlina Zhang

    Karlina Zhang

    Ren Xia'er

  • Portrait of Lian Shumei

    Lian Shumei

    Wei Chunhong

  • Portrait of Fang Zibin

    Fang Zibin

    Gong Xinming

  • Portrait of Ma Fanding

    Ma Fanding

    Yang Li

Seasons

  • Poster for Season 1 of Like a Flowing River

    Season 1

    Dec 10, 2018

    47 episodes

    Song Yunhui, a talented technician, overcomes discrimination to build a promising career but becomes consumed by ambition. In contrast, his brother-in-law Lei Dongbao, a tough village leader, gains respect during economic reform but is held back by his lack of education. Meanwhile, Yang Xun seizes opportunities during the changing times to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams.

  • Poster for Season 2 of Like a Flowing River

    Season 2

    Dec 20, 2020

    39 episodes

    Song Yunhui becomes the youngest deputy at Donghai Chemical, but his success creates personal and professional challenges. Lei Dongbao faces difficulties but perseveres with support from Wei Chunhong. Yang Xun navigates business setbacks and personal loss, with help from accountant Ren Xiayuan. Liang Sishen, a foreign manager, frequently interacts with Song Yunhui, and despite their differences, they come to respect each other’s abilities.

  • Poster for Season 3 of Like a Flowing River

    Season 3

    Jan 8, 2024

    33 episodes

    In June 1993, Song Yunfei led Donghai Chemical’s joint venture with Luoda Company while revitalizing the struggling Pengyang Pesticide Factory by developing low-toxic, high-efficiency pesticides. Lei Dongbao merged small factories to form the Thunder Cable Cluster, navigating complex human relations while prioritizing the community. Yang Xiaolei and Liang Sishen collaborated on business ventures, each facing their own challenges. Throughout it all, Song Yunfei and Liang Sishen supported each other, demonstrating perseverance and dedication to their goals.

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