A Splendid Life in Beijing (2017)

Other name: 生逢灿烂的日子, 生逢燦爛的日子, 北京人在北京, Beijing Ren Zai Beijing, Beijing People in Beijing, Прекрасная жизнь в Пекине

Description:

A Splendid Life in Beijing beautifully chronicles the intertwined destinies of four brothers, tracing their journey from childhood in the 1970s Beijing alleys to their adult years. Their lives take a dramatic turn when the eldest brother faces severe consequences after accidentally killing a neighbor with a fruit knife, leading him to prison.

Meanwhile, the second oldest brother embarks on a relentless pursuit of business success, despite a string of failures from selling mung bean sprouts to a mutton stall and venturing into fashion. His unwavering persistence extends not only to his career but also to his love life. The second youngest brother dives into the volatile stock market post-graduation, soon finding himself entangled in a complex love triangle. The youngest, battling asthma and a stammer, dedicates himself to overcoming his challenges through rigorous training, eventually becoming a postman and discovering true love along his route. This series explores their individual struggles, triumphs, and the unbreakable bonds of family.

Producer: Dragon TVBTV

Director: Zhou You Chao [周友朝]

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2017

Genre:Drama; Family; life; Romance