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Release Year2012
Runtime1 Season
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
Director—
Writers—
TypeWeb Series
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBright Sun and a Gentle Breeze
About Bright Sun and a Gentle Breeze
In the late 1950s, after experiencing more than half a century of war, the newly established Republic of China had finally reached its tenth year. Yang Xiao Yi, Liu Shi Jun, and their friends are youths of this new era who have begun the journey to make their mark in the world. Having grown up in a single-mother household her entire life, Yang Xiao Yi is determined to find out the true identity of her biological father. Throughout her journey, she encounters ups and downs with her family, friends, and loved ones, ultimately learning and persevering through all her hardships and struggles.
Directed by —, Bright Sun and a Gentle Breeze leans on a strong ensemble — Ma Yili, Jerry Lee, Qin Junjie — 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 2012.
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