Live up to Your Youth
In 1990s Beijing, a small inn bears witness to the lives of a group of young men and women who have come from all corners of the country, to chase their dreams in the city. Xu Shengli, obsessed with scriptwriting, never gives up despite constant rejection. Singer Zhuang Zhuang, yearning to perform on prestigious stages, can only make a living through commercial gigs. Shen Ranran, hoping to play leading roles, faces opportunities and tough choices in the flashy entertainment industry. Talented cellist Tao Liangliang plays under overpasses, pursuing his musical dreams. Guo Zongbao, a background actor and an artist at heart, juggles odd jobs in order to treat his wife and children's illnesses. Painter Cao Ye struggles in a world that does not understand him. They work tirelessly for their dreams, yet reality is always cruel and unyielding. As the new millennium arrives, some continue to persevere while others are forced to give up, but the flame of art never dies in their hearts.
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- Mandarin Chinese
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- CCTV-8
- First air
- 2026-03-22
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In 1990s Beijing, a small guesthouse becomes home to a group of young dreamers chasing art and ambition. Xu Sheng Li struggles to break through as a screenwriter, Zhuang Zhuang sings at commercial gigs while yearning for bigger stages, and Shen Ran Ran navigates the uncertainty of acting opportunities. Saxophonist Tao Liang Liang plays under overpasses, Guo Zong Bao juggles odd jobs to support his family while working as an extra, and painter Cao Ye, full of avant-garde ideas, longs to be understood. Through rejection, sacrifice, and fleeting triumphs, they face the harsh realities of survival while never letting go of their artistic spark. As they step into a new millennium, some persevere and others let go, but each leaves their mark on a changing era. (Source: Chinese = iQIYI || Translation = MyDramaList)
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