Scripted series · Youku
Challenges at Midlife
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
Lei Jiayin
Jian Hongcheng
38 eps
Zhang Yixing
Ning Shu
38 eps
Jia Nailiang
Tian Jingye
38 eps
Liang Guanhua
Zhang Lixin
38 eps
Luo Haiqiong
Jian Minmin
38 eps
Lian Shumei
Chen Xiner
38 eps
Li Naiwen
Hao Qinglin
38 eps
Yan Xiaopin
Ning Hui
38 eps
Zhou Fang
Cai Lingxiao
38 eps
Wang Churan
Cheng Kexin
38 eps
Zhang Li
Luo Yigui
38 eps
Shi Shi
Gu Weiwei
38 eps
Wu Yitong
Zhang Jie
38 eps
Huang Junpeng
Cui Hao
38 eps
Qian Jie
Wang Chunping
38 eps
Feng Hui
Teacher Cao
38 eps
Jianxin Zhang
Mother Chen
38 eps
Xu Min
Father Hao
38 eps
The story
What it's about
Jian Hongcheng, the son of a former factory director, returns to his hometown years after being forced out, determined to protect his late father’s legacy from being sold off by an untrustworthy relative. In the process, he reunites with his college love, Ning You, now divorced and revealed to be the daughter of a man connected to his family's past turmoil. Together, they navigate complex family conflicts, legal battles, and unresolved feelings, while confronting the challenges and realities of middle age.
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Where to watch
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