Series synopsis
Challenges at Midlife, also known as 相逢时节 is a Chinese drama television series that premiered on Zhejiang Television on February 24, 2022. It ended on March 16, 2022. It was created by A Nai. It stars Lei Jiayin, Yuan Quan, Zhang Yixing and Jia Nailiang.
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 ...
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lei Jiayin as Jian Hongcheng
- Yuan Quan as Ning You
- Zhang Yixing as Ning Shu
- Jia Nailiang as Tian Jingye
- Liang Guanhua as Zhang Lixin
- Luo Haiqiong as Jian Minmin
- Lian Shumei as Chen Xiner
- Li Naiwen as Hao Qinglin
Supporting cast
- Sun Ning as Jian Hongtu
- Yan Xiaopin as Ning Hui
- Zhou Fang as Cai Lingxiao
- Wang Churan as Cheng Kexin
- Zhang Li as Luo Yigui
- Shi Shi as Gu Weiwei
- Wu Yitong as Zhang Jie
- Huang Junpeng as Cui Hao
- Qian Jie as Wang Chunping
- Feng Hui as Teacher Cao
- Jianxin Zhang as Mother Chen
- Xu Min as Father Hao
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 38 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 38 | February 24, 2022 | March 16, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Episode 1 overview |
February 24, 2022 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | February 24, 2022 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | February 25, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Zhejiang Television |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 24, 2022 |
| Last aired | March 16, 2022 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday |