Series synopsis
Northbound Winds, also known as 依依向北风 is a Chinese drama television series that premiered on CCTV-8 on October 19, 2025. It ended on November 6, 2025. It stars Jian Renzi, Lenox Lu, He Minghan and Tie Zheng.
A group of educated youth in 1970s Liangchuan City forge deep bonds during their rural resettlement, then pursue divergent life paths amid the tides of returning to the city, the Gaokao (college entrance examination), and the Reform and Opening Up, with protagonists Yu Leshan and Sheng Xuezhu ultimately achieving their dreams through hard work.
Premise
A group of educated youth in 1970s Liangchuan City forge deep bonds during their rural resettlement, then pursue divergent life paths amid the tides of returning to the city, the Gaokao (college entrance examination), and the Reform and Opening Up, with protagonists Yu Leshan and Sheng Xuezhu ultimately achieving their dreams through hard work.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jian Renzi as Sheng Xuezhu
- Lenox Lu as Yu Leshan
- He Minghan as Qiao Zhengjun
- Tie Zheng as Wang Xiao
- Zhang Keying as Qu Fangfei
- Zhao Yujing as Zhang Yadan
- Fiona Zhen as Yu Leying
- Wen Xi as Chen Zhiqiang
Supporting cast
- Liang Dongcai as Xiao Shude
- Duan Xiaofan as Guo Hongqi
- Sun Xiaojun as Xie Jingsi
- Ma Shihong as Sheng Bijie
- Yu Lihong as Zhao Xianzhe
- Tao Yujia as Bai Yufei
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 40 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 40 | October 19, 2025 | November 6, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | October 19, 2025 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | October 19, 2025 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | October 20, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CCTV-8 |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 19, 2025 |
| Last aired | November 6, 2025 |
| Status | ended |