TV series

Romantic Life

2004–2005 · 1 season

A slow, earnest historical drama that immerses you in youthful passion and political turmoil, leaving a lingering sadness.

Overview: During the Chinese Cultural Revolution, a group of students whose lives is changed by political chaos. As they navigate violence, love, and rebellion, they are marked by the scars of their turbulent youth.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense, romantic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Coming-of-age, love, politics, trauma
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 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: coming-of-age
love
politics
trauma
rebellion
Places: school
small town
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Genres: drama
Created by: Teng Wenji
Written by: Liang Du
Starring: Liu Ye, Sun Li, Lian Yiming, Ma Yuan, Liu Tingzuo, Ye Jing, Wang Qing, Wang Like
Length: 1 seasons, 32 episodes, 42 min each
Network: Jiangsu Television, Xigua Video
Country: China
Languages: Mandarin