The story of Song Yunhui, Lei Dongbao, and Yang Xun as they take part in China’s economic reform from the 1980s to the 1990s.
StatusEnded
TypeScripted
Original LanguageMandarin
Network
Season 1 of Like a Flowing River premiered on December 8, 2018
Song Yunhui, a talented technician, overcomes discrimination to build a promising career but becomes consumed by ambition. In contrast, his brother-in-law Lei Dongbao, a tough village leader, gains respect during economic reform but is held back by his lack of education. Meanwhile, Yang Xun seizes opportunities during the changing times to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams.
Season 2 of Like a Flowing River premiered on December 22, 2020
Song Yunhui becomes the youngest deputy at Donghai Chemical, but his success creates personal and professional challenges. Lei Dongbao faces difficulties but perseveres with support from Wei Chunhong. Yang Xun navigates business setbacks and personal loss, with help from accountant Ren Xiayuan. Liang Sishen, a foreign manager, frequently interacts with Song Yunhui, and despite their differences, they come to respect each other’s abilities.
Season 3 of Like a Flowing River premiered on January 8, 2024
In June 1993, Song Yunfei led Donghai Chemical’s joint venture with Luoda Company while revitalizing the struggling Pengyang Pesticide Factory by developing low-toxic, high-efficiency pesticides. Lei Dongbao merged small factories to form the Thunder Cable Cluster, navigating complex human relations while prioritizing the community. Yang Xiaolei and Liang Sishen collaborated on business ventures, each facing their own challenges. Throughout it all, Song Yunfei and Liang Sishen supported each other, demonstrating perseverance and dedication to their goals.
王凱
Song Yunhui
楊爍
Lei Dongbao
董子健
Yang Xun
楊采鈺
Liang Si-Shen
林棟甫
Grandpa Liang
房子斌
Gong Xinming
Wang Hong
Lei Shigen
許亞軍
Father Liang
Zhao Da
Xun Jianxiang
张佳宁
Ren jiaer
Siyu Lu
Qi Xiao Fei
Jin Shikang
Ma Kai Bao
Lin Peng
Minister Zhou