Green Water and Green Hills With a Smile (2020)

Other name: 绿水青山带笑颜, 綠水青山帶笑顏, 녹수청산대소안, Lu Shui Qing Shan Dai Xiao Yan, The Life I Want, Lucid Water Lush Mountain, Жизнь, которую я хочу

Description:

Green Water and Green Hills With a Smile centers on inspiring urban youths driven by the "Two Mountains theory" to uplift their rural roots. Xu Han, after eight years as a prep school head, discovers an unexpected attraction to rural landscapes, prompting his decision to return home and establish a homestay. His journey is immediately met with a series of unforeseen challenges. Concurrently, the determined and independent Du Xiao Yu, deeply passionate about old craftsmanship, leaves her job to launch a glass workshop. However, she struggles to gain the understanding and support of her own family. With the invaluable assistance of Zheng Fei, Shen Huan Ge, and various other local residents, they endeavor to overcome obstacles, transforming their ambitious dreams into a beautiful and thriving countryside. This uplifting narrative draws inspiration from real-life stories.

Producer: Hunan TV

Director: Liu Liu [刘流], Zhou Ying Nan [周英男], Liu Bao [刘宝], Sun Qi [孙琦], Yu Shi Qi [于十七]

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2020

Genre:Based on True Story; Romance