Series synopsis
A Date With the Future, also known as 照亮你 is a Chinese drama television series that premiered on Tencent Video on June 2, 2023. It ended on June 20, 2023. It stars William Chan Wai-Ting, Zhang Ruonan, Ren Hao and Ci Sha.
A decade after being rescued from a devastating earthquake, Xu Lai returns to China as a reporter and dog trainer. Reuniting with firefighter Jin Shichuan—who doesn’t recognize her—they clash at first but are soon forced to work together to form a search and rescue dog team. As they face life-threatening missions side by side, their past connection resurfaces and a deeper bond begins to grow.
Premise
A decade after being rescued from a devastating earthquake, Xu Lai returns to China as a reporter and dog trainer. Reuniting with firefighter Jin Shichuan—who doesn’t recognize her—they clash at first but are soon forced to work together to form a search and rescue dog team. As they face life-threatening missions side by side, their past connection resurfaces and a deeper bond begins to grow.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- William Chan Wai-Ting as Jin Shichuan
- Zhang Ruonan as Xu Lai
- Ren Hao as Lu Fangqi
- Ci Sha as Huo Yanzong
- Luo Qiuyun as Zang Qiu
- Ganana as Yu Shishi
- Zhou Shuai as Liu Xu
- Yuan Mingze as Zhang Yang
Supporting cast
- Mao Xue Wen as Jiang Xin
- Li Junhao as Xiao Zhou
- Xu Lin as Xiao Han
- Ma Xiaoyuan as Amy
- Wang Yuzhen as Shi Lei
- Zhao Rui as Tao Zi
- Li Chengyu as Da Peng
- Anson Qiu as Han Fang
- Yi Fan as Han Fang (voice)
- Sun Ruiyang as Jin Shichuan (voice)
- Shi Zekun as Huo Yanzong (voice)
- Lu Xiran as Jiang Xin (voice)
Guest cast
- Su Yike as Girl During Earthquake
- Zhang Wanting as Illegal Cosmetic Factory Owner
- Wang Siqin as Xiao Mei's Mother
- Li Jin Shan Mei as Xiao Mei
- Zhu Danni as Suicidal Girl
- Yu Hongzhou as Firefighter Training Instructor
- Li Meichun as Grandma Mo
- Luo Yunan as Pang Hu
- Xiao Wei as Director of Extreme Wind Dog Training Base
- Xue Qin as Zhao Li
- Zhu Weiwei as Zhao Li's mother
- Hong Lexuan as Zeng Zihao
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 36 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 36 | June 2, 2023 | June 20, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | June 2, 2023 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | June 2, 2023 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | June 2, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Tencent Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 2, 2023 |
| Last aired | June 20, 2023 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |