Overview
Series synopsis
Like a Flowing River, also known as 大江大河 is a Chinese drama television series that premiered on Beijing Television 北京卫视 on December 10, 2018. It ended on January 31, 2024. It was created by Kong Sheng, A Nai. It stars Wang Kai, Yang Shuo, Dong Zijian and Tong Yao.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Wang Kai as Song Yunhui
- Yang Shuo as Lei Dongbao
- Dong Zijian as Yang Xun
- Tong Yao as Song Yunping
- Zhou Fang as Cheng Kaiyan
- Zhao Da as Xun Jianxiang
- Yang Caiyu as Liang Sishen
- Zhao Yang as Yu Shanqing
Supporting cast
- Yang Lixin as Secretary Shui
- Huo Qing as Ma Baoping
- Wu Qijiang as Chen Pingyuan
- Wang Hong as Lei Shigen
- Li Wei as Min Zhongsheng
- Tian Lei as Shi Hongwei
- Wang Yongquan as Former Secretary
- Karlina Zhang as Ren Xia'er
- Shi Shi as Dai Jiaofeng
- Su Xiaoming as Lei's Mother
- Lian Shumei as Wei Chunhong
- Feng Hui as Chief Cheng
Guest cast
- Ren Shuai as Director Li
- Ren Zhengbin as Manager Han
- Shi Qiang as Director Su
- Yue Yang as Feng Gong
- Bian Tao as Director Gao
- Wang Xin as Lao Xu
- Tan Kai as Shang Yu
- Zhao Zichong as Captain Qu
- Wei Wei as Chu Zhongtian
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 119 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 47 | December 10, 2018 | January 4, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 39 | December 20, 2020 | January 11, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 33 | January 8, 2024 | January 31, 2024 |
Season 1 preview
47 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | December 10, 2018 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | December 10, 2018 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | December 11, 2018 |
Season 2 preview
39 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | December 20, 2020 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | December 20, 2020 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | December 21, 2020 |
Season 3 preview
33 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 8, 2024 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 8, 2024 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 8, 2024 |
Production
Genres
Drama
Country
CN
Original language
zh
Release
| Original network/platform | Beijing Television 北京卫视 |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 10, 2018 |
| Last aired | January 31, 2024 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday at 20:06:00 |