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Release Year2023
Runtime1 Season
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes12
Director—
Writers—
TypeWeb Series
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsThe Youth Memories
About The Youth Memories
Set in Beijing in the 1970s, this drama tells an inspirational story of how a group of young people grew up, chased their dreams and struggled in their life. The leading male character went through a lot together with his friends. They took the college entrance examination, went into business, started their own business, went abroad and entered politics. In this process, they supported each other all the time and found the meaning of struggle. The female characters in the play also experienced the ups and downs in life, and their destinies were closely intertwined. By depicting the transformation and growth of these characters against the backdrop of reform and opening up, the play presents the rapid development of the country, interprets the precious friendship and love between people, and encourages people to work hard with a positive attitude.
Directed by —, The Youth Memories leans on a strong ensemble — Xiao Zhan, Li Qin, Zhao Xin — 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 drama titles of 2023.
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