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A Lifelong Journey

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A Lifelong Journey
Traditional Chinese人世間
Simplified Chinese人世间
Hanyu Pinyinrén shì jiān
GenreHistorical fiction
Based onthree generations of a family surnamed Zhou in a provincial capital city in Northeast China working hard to create a better life from
Written byLiang Xiaosheng
Directed byLi Lu
Presented byShen Haixiong
Starring
Country of originChina
Original languageMandarin
No. of episodes58 (35 in TVB version)
Original release
ReleaseJanuary 28, 2022 (2022-01-28)

A Lifelong Journey (Chinese: 人世间; pinyin: Rén shìjiān; lit. 'The secular world') is a period drama released in mainland China in 2022. It is adapted from Liang Xiaosheng's novel "A Lifelong Journey".[1] Directed by Li Lu, it stars Lei Jiayin, Xin Baiqing, Song Jia, Yin Tao.[2] It was premiered on CCTV1 and iQiyi on January 28, 2022,[3] and broadcast on Jiangsu Satellite TV on February 24, 2022.[4] Radio Television Hong Kong purchased the broadcasting rights in Hong Kong in 2022, and it will be broadcast on RTHK TV 31 "Weekend National Drama Theater". On February 18, the lead actress Sarina revealed in an interview with the media that Disney has purchased the global copyright of the play. The show is expected to be broadcast outside mainland China through Disney+.

Synopsis

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The play tells the story of three generations of a family surnamed Zhou in a provincial capital city in Northeast China working hard to create a better life from the late period of Cultural Revolution to after Reform and Opening Up.[5]

Cast

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Name Role introduction
Ding Yongdai Zhou Zhigang Zhou father
Sarina Li Suhua Mother Zhou
Xin Baiqing
Boy: Feng Xiaotong
Zhou Bingyi Zhou's eldest son
Sui Junbo Hao Dongmei Zhou Bingyi's wife
Ma Shaohua Governor Hao Hao Dongmei's father, Zhou Bingyi's father-in-law
Song Chunli Jin Yueji Hao Dongmei's mother, Zhou Bingyi's mother-in-law
Song Jia
Junior: Marfandin
Zhou Rong Daughter of the Zhou family (ranked second)
Cheng Taishen Feng Huacheng Zhou Rong's husband, later divorced
Wang Yang Cai Xiaoguang Admired Zhou Rong since childhood, Zhou Rong's later husband
Hu Lianxin Feng Yue Daughter of Zhou Rong and Feng Huacheng
Lei Jiayin
Boy: Jiang Guannan
Zhou Bingkun Zhou's youngest son
Yin Tao Zheng Juan Zhou Bingkun's wife
Boy: Guo Ziming
Childhood: Zhu Binyu
Zhou Cong Son of Zhou Bingkun and Zheng Juan
Boy: Wu Xingjian
Childhood: Dai Haoyu
Zhou Nan Son of Zheng Juan, adopted son of Zhou Bingkun
Wei Qing Mother Zheng Zheng Juan's mother
Boy: Han Haolin
Adult: Ke Xu
Zheng Guangming Zheng Juan's younger brother
Bai Zhidi Ma Shouchang Qu Xiuzhen's husband
Zhang Kaili Qu Xiuzhen Zhou Bingkun Former leader
Zhang Jibo Chunyan Dad Father Joe
Xu Songzi Chunyan mother Mother Joe
Huang Xiaolei Qiao Chunyan The third daughter of the Qiao family, who loves Zhou Bingkun
Zhang Ruihan Cao Debao Qiao Chunyan's husband, Zhou Bingkun made a young
Song Chuyan Sun Chaochao Friends of Zhou Bingkun
Xu Baihui Yu Hong Sun Chaochao's wife
Fang Yueqiao Sun Xiaoning Sun Chaochao's younger sister likes Zhou Bingkun
Wang Daqi Xiao Guoqing Friends of Zhou Bingkun
Wang Yichan Wu Qian Xiao Guoqing's wife
Gong Hongjia Lu Chuan Friends of Zhou Bingkun
Miao Chi Tang Xiangyang Friends of Zhou Bingkun
Jiang Han Chang Jin Bu Workmate Zhou Bingkun
Lu Yi Provincial leaders
Hu Jing City leaders
Fang Zi Bin Gong Wei Ze The civilian policeman of the "photon film" where the Zhou family lived, was later promoted to the director of the Municipal Public Security Bureau
Yin Jian Gong Bin Nephew of Gong Weize
Ding Haifeng Chang Yuhuai
Yu Zhen Luo Shibin
Rong Zixi Zeng Shan Luo Shibin's wife
Sun Zhihong water flow Luo Shibin friend
Shen Xiaohai Tu Zhiqiang Zhou Bingkun's co-worker, executed for homicide, Zheng Juan's fiancé
Pan Binlong Li Wanquan
Li Jianyi The Old Secretary
Zhao Xiaorui Du Dehai
Shu Yaoxuan Professor Wang
Feng Lei Yao Lisong Comrade Zhou Bingyi
Liu Xiaoye Dong Weihong Yao Lisong's wife
Xu Xiaosa Tao Junshu
Yu Yue Wang Zi
Li Guangfu Minister Ming
Bian Tao Shao Jingwen
Xu Wenguang Director Xu
Xu Min Minister Sheng
Wang Qing Li Shuanghua
Hong Junjia Peng Xinsheng
Li Xuezheng Uncle Xiong
White Red Label Jiang Enpei
Li Daqiang Liao Jianwu
Huang Junpeng Deputy Director Wan
Hu Lianhua President of Publishing House
Ren Mingsong Golden Flower
Ge Ziming Secretary Tang
Li Zhuozhao Cao Yuanfang
Li Sibo Bear

Broadcast time

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Channel Location Broadcast Date Broadcast Time Remarks
CCTV1  China January 28, 2022 – March 1, 2022 Prime Time Theater
Jiangsu Satellite TV  China February 24, 2022-
Hong Kong TV 31  Hong Kong October 27, 2022- 20:30-22:00 National drama 830, 2 episodes
Guangdong Satellite TV  China June 2022- Vigorous Theater
Beijing Satellite TV  China August 2022- Red Star Theater
Eight First Station  Taiwan to be determined to be determined

Soundtrack

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No.TitleLyricsMusicsingerLength
1.""The World"" (theme song, ending song)Tang TianQian LeiLei Jia 
2.""Photographic film"" (episode)Zhang YilinZhang YilinZhou Shen[6] 
3.""Lights"" (Interlude)Cui ShixuanShu NanYi Liyuan 

Evaluation

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China News Service interview of author Liang Xiaosheng.

The average ratings of this drama ranks first in the same period of TV dramas on all star channels,[7] Attracting 310 million people to watch the drama, it has received a lot of praise and has become a hit at the beginning of the year.[8]

References

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  1. ^ 杨偲婷 (2022-01-25). "《人世间》定档:改编自梁晓声小说,回溯50年百姓生活史" ["A Lifelong Journey" is finalized: Adapted from Liang Xiaosheng's novel, looking back at the life history of the people for 50 years]. 澎湃新闻. Archived from the original on 2022-05-14. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
  2. ^ 徐美琳 (2021-03-31). "电视剧《人世间》曝光阵容,雷佳音辛柏青宋佳殷桃等加盟" [The TV series "A Lifelong Journey" revealed the lineup, Lei Jiayin, Xin Baiqing, Song Jia, Yin Tao and others joined]. 新京报. Archived from the original on 2022-05-14. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
  3. ^ "总台电视剧《人世间》热播:小人物诠释大时代" [Headquarters TV drama "Human World" is on the air: small characters interpret the big era]. 央视网. February 23, 2022. Archived from the original on 2022-05-27. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
  4. ^ "编剧王海鸰谈《人世间》剧本改编:在原著底色上增添明亮和温暖" [Screenwriter Wang Hailing talks about the script adaptation of "The World": adding brightness and warmth to the background of the original work]. 新华网. 2022-02-23. Archived from the original on 2022-05-14. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
  5. ^ "看完这些故事,才算真正看懂《人世间》". Weixin Official Accounts Platform. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  6. ^ "Zhou Shen and Lei Jia sang the opening drama "The World" OST landed on the planet distribution system and launched globally". 看见音乐. 2022-02-18. Archived from the original on 2022-05-27. Retrieved 2022-02-27.
  7. ^ "总台电视剧《人世间》热播:小人物诠释大时代" [Headquarters TV drama "Human World" is on the air: small characters interpret the big era]. 央视网. February 23, 2022. Archived from the original on 2022-05-27. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
  8. ^ "开年大剧《人世间》吸引3.1亿人观剧" [The opening drama "The World" attracted 310 million people to watch the drama]. 新华网. 2022-02-22. Archived from the original on 2022-05-14. Retrieved 25 December 2022.