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Release Year2022
Runtime1 Season
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes1
Director—
Writers—
TypeWeb Series
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsA Year Without a Job
About A Year Without a Job
The story follows two modern women who deal with unemployment and typical day-to-day struggles. Da Yu meets Xiao Yu, a girl born in 1995 who has the same name and surname as herself. Xiao Yu had quit her job out of boredom and by coincidence, the two start living under the same roof. During the year that they are jobless, Da Yu follows Xiao Yu's lead in trying new things. In turn, Xiao Yu also learns to plan things under the influence of Da Yu. They decide to return to the workplace once more. Da Yu who's 30 hits a wall due to the stringent requirements in the corporate world and must find another way to move forward. Meanwhile, Xiao Yu learns to strive hard instead of taking it easy and earns the appreciation of her superiors. In this way, Da Yu and Xiao Yu find the meaning of life and work through each other.
Directed by —, A Year Without a Job leans on a strong ensemble — Jackie Li, Wan Peng, Zhai Zilu — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2022.
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