TV series

Promise of migratory birds

2016 · 1 season

A bittersweet, slow-burn romance that follows two friends over many years, pulling at your heart with its tearful ups and downs.

Overview: Li Li, a studious and plain girl, befriends the handsome but cynical Pei Shangxuan in junior high. Over 15 years, she remains his constant friend and the only one he truly loves. As Shangxuan realizes her significance, their love faces insurmountable obstacles.
How it feels: Romantic, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Love, friendship, coming-of-age, identity
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: romanticstrength 3 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
friendship
coming-of-age
identity
grief
Places: school
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Genres: drama
Starring: Zhang Ruoyun, Sun Yi, Deng Lun, Sophie Zhang, Li Chung-lin, Liu Meihan, Zheng Hehuizi, Zhu Yuanbing
Length: 1 seasons, 24 episodes, 45 min each
Network: Hunan Television
Country: China
Languages: Mandarin