like a flowing river is a China drama released in 2018 rated 8.3/10 with 47 episodes. This romance series has been watched by 1,204 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  China |
| Genre | RomanceLifeDramaPolitical |
| Year | 2018 |
| Episodes | 47 |
| Duration | 00:45:00 |
| Rating | 8.3/10 |
| Director | Kong Sheng |
| Main Cast | Wang Kai, Yang Shuo, Dong Zi Jian, Zhou Fang, Tong Yao |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 13+ – Teens 13 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
The story is set during the period of the Chinese economic reform from 1978 until 1992 and the three men who relentlessly push the boundaries amidst trying times. Song Yunhui is highly intelligent, but he has always been discriminated against due to his background. He grabbed the chance to take the exams in 1978 and successfully became a qualified technician. However, just as he builds a foundation for his career, he also begins to lose himself in his thirst to climb the ranks. Completely different from Song Yunhui is his brother-in-law Lei Dongbao. Being raised in a poor family, he is the typical rough and gruff man from a rural village. During the time of economic reform, he becomes a leader that the other villagers look up to, yet his lack of education ultimately impedes his initial motivations. Yang Xun, on the other hand, brings a different set of encounters. He aspires to be a self-made man as he rides the tide of change to find business opportunities, thus embarking on a road to becoming an entrepreneur. (Source: ChineseDrama.info) ~~ Adapted from the novel "Big River Goes East" by A Nai.
Critical Reception
like a flowing river has received excellent reviews with a rating of 8.3/10 based on 179 ratings. It is ranked #64,372 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of like a flowing river?
like a flowing river has a rating of 8.3/10 based on 179 ratings.
How many episodes does like a flowing river have?
like a flowing river has 47 episodes, each approximately 00:45:00 long.
What genre is like a flowing river?
like a flowing river is a Romance, Life, Drama, Political drama from China.
Who are the main actors in like a flowing river?
The main cast of like a flowing river includes Wang Kai, Yang Shuo, Dong Zi Jian, Zhou Fang, Tong Yao.
When was like a flowing river released?
like a flowing river was released in 2018 in China.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.