the way we were is a China drama released in 2018 rated 7.5/10 with 50 episodes. This romance series has been watched by 2,156 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  China |
| Genre | RomanceLifeDrama |
| Year | 2018 |
| Episodes | 50 |
| Duration | 00:43:00 |
| Rating | 7.5/10 |
| Director | Liu Jiang |
| Main Cast | Tiffany Tang, Luo Jin, Tim Yu, Xu Ling Yue |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 15+ – Teens 15 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
Xiao Qing is an exchange student in the US. The daughter of a heroic prosecutor back home, she takes extreme pride in her father’s work. Her dad is an incorruptible arbiter of justice, and Xiao Qing lives her life with the same principles. Shu Che is Xiao Qing’s classmate. Unlike Xiao Qing's father, Shu Che’s dad is a little less pure. As a government official, Shu Che’s dad has taken part in quite a few shady deals. With these deals, he has opened many doors for his son. But Shu Che doesn’t want any part of that. When Xiao Qing and Shu Che meet, they fall in love. But when their fathers clash in a legal battle, the lovers’ relationship is forever changed. As they struggle between their duty and their love, the two realize that they can never again be the way they once were. (Source: DramaFever)
Critical Reception
the way we were has received very positive reviews with a rating of 7.5/10 based on 517 ratings. It is ranked #5,527 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of the way we were?
the way we were has a rating of 7.5/10 based on 517 ratings.
How many episodes does the way we were have?
the way we were has 50 episodes, each approximately 00:43:00 long.
What genre is the way we were?
the way we were is a Romance, Life, Drama drama from China.
Who are the main actors in the way we were?
The main cast of the way we were includes Tiffany Tang, Luo Jin, Tim Yu, Xu Ling Yue.
When was the way we were released?
the way we were was released in 2018 in China.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.