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*'''Title:''' 大江大河 / Da Jiang Da He
 
*'''Title:''' 大江大河 / Da Jiang Da He
 
*'''English title:''' Like A Flowing River
 
*'''English title:''' Like A Flowing River
*'''Also known as:''' 大江东去 / River of Time
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*'''Genres:''' Period, Drama
*'''Genres:''' Period, drama
 
 
 
==Season 1==
 
 
*'''Episodes:''' 45
 
*'''Episodes:''' 45
*'''Broadcast year:''' 2018-Dec-18  
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*'''Broadcast period:''' 2018-Dec-18  
 
*'''Broadcast network:''' Dragon TV, Beijing TV
 
*'''Broadcast network:''' Dragon TV, Beijing TV
*'''Broadcast period:''' 2018-Dec-10 
 
 
*'''Air time:''' Daily 19:30
 
*'''Air time:''' Daily 19:30
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*'''Related TV series:''' [[Like A Flowing River 2]] (2020), [[Like A Flowing River 3]] (2022), [[Created in China]] (2025)
  
===Synopsis===
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==Synopsis==
 
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of China’s open-door policy, the drama revolves around the stories of Song Yunhui, Lei Dongbao and Yang Xun, who are representatives of a whole generation of people who took advantage of the economic reforms that were being rolled out in 1970s China.
 
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of China’s open-door policy, the drama revolves around the stories of Song Yunhui, Lei Dongbao and Yang Xun, who are representatives of a whole generation of people who took advantage of the economic reforms that were being rolled out in 1970s China.
  
===User/Viewer Ratings===
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==User/Viewer Ratings==
 
<vote type=1/>
 
<vote type=1/>
  
===Cast===
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==Cast==
 
*[[Wang Kai]] as Song Yunhui
 
*[[Wang Kai]] as Song Yunhui
 
*[[Yang Shuo]] as Lei Dongbao
 
*[[Yang Shuo]] as Lei Dongbao
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*[[Qian Jie]] as Song's mother
 
*[[Qian Jie]] as Song's mother
 
*[[Li Bao An]] as Song Jishan
 
*[[Li Bao An]] as Song Jishan
*[[Tian Zheng]]  
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*[[Tian Zheng]] as 2nd Uncle
 
*[[Bai Yu (2)|Bai Yu]]  
 
*[[Bai Yu (2)|Bai Yu]]  
 
*[[Zhao Yun Zhuo]]  as teen Liang Sishen  
 
*[[Zhao Yun Zhuo]]  as teen Liang Sishen  
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*[[Jia Yuan Yuan]]  
 
*[[Jia Yuan Yuan]]  
 
*[[Zhou Rui]]
 
*[[Zhou Rui]]
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*[[Wu Guo Hua]] as Lao Hu Sun, ''"Old Monkey"''
  
==Season 2==
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==Production Credits==
*'''Episodes:''' 50
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*'''Original Writing:''' Da Jiang Dong Qu (大江东去) by [[A Nai]]
*'''Broadcast network:''' Dragon TV, Zhejiang TV
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*'''Director:''' [[Kong Sheng]], [[Huang Wei (director)|Huang Wei]]
*'''Broadcast period:''' 2020
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*'''Screenwriter:''' [[Tang Yao]], [[Yuan Ke Ping]]
*'''Air time:''' Daily 19:30
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*'''Producer:''' [[Hou Hong Liang]]
 
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*'''Company:''' Daylight Entertainment
===Synopsis===
 
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===Cast===
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==Notes and Trivia==
*[[Wang Kai]] as Song Yunhui
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*Filming Period: 2018-Feb-20 to 2018-Jun-26
*[[Yang Shuo]] as Lei Dongbao
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*Filming Location: Caicun Xiaokang Village, Jingxian County, Xuancheng (Anhui Province)
*[[Dong Zi Jian]] as Yang Xun
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*Part of [[IQiyi Masterpiece Theater]]
*[[Yang Cai Yu]] as Liang Sishen
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*To recreate the feel of the era, the art direction budget for this drama was more than twice that of other normal TV dramas, and it was the first time that an ultra-wide aspect ratio was used for filming, while the actors' salaries did not exceed 50% of the total cost.
*[[Sun Yi Zhou]] as Xiao Ran
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*In order to fit the character of Song Yunhui in the drama, [[Wang Kai]] lost weight until he was thin; while [[Yang Shuo]] gained weight to better portray Lei Dongbao, the brigade secretary of Xiaolei Village.
*[[Lian Lian]] as Wei Chunhong
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*The original author of the TV series [[Ode to Joy]] produced by Daylight Entertainment is also [[A Nai]]. When buying the rights to "Ode to Joy", producer [[Hou Hong Liang]] was actually aiming to adapt "The Great River Flows East" and signed "Ode to Joy" as a side project.
*[[Wang Hong]] as Lei Tugen
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*In order to protect the good ecological environment of the filming location, the crew required that as little trash as possible be generated during filming, and that any trash generated be cleaned up in a timely manner.
*[[Zhou Fang]] as Cheng Kaiyan
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*To ensure the smooth filming, the crew worked tirelessly in the snow to build sets before filming began, ensuring safety at all times. Every day after work, the workers' shoes were soaked through.
*[[Wu Qi Jiang]] as Chen Pingyuan
 
*[[Hu Yun Hao]] as Lei Zhengming
 
*[[Qian Jie]] as Song's mother
 
*[[Wu Guo Hua]] as Lao Husun
 
*[[Li Bao An]] as Song Jishan
 
*[[Su Xiao Ming]] as Lei's mother
 
*[[Zhao Da]] as Xun Jianxiang
 
*[[Sun Hao Fu]] as Zhao Xiaobo
 
  
==Production Credits==
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==Recognition==
*'''Original writing (novel):''' ''River of Time'' (大江东去) by Ah Nai (阿耐)
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*'''China TV Drama Quality Ceremony
*'''Director:''' [[Kong Sheng]], [[Huang Wei]] (黄伟)
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**Most Anticipated Drama
*'''Screenwriter:''' [[Yuan Ke Ping]] (袁克平), [[Tang Yao]] (唐尧)
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*'''The 25th Magnolia Awards
*'''Producer:''' [[Hou Hong Liang]], [[Kong Sheng]]
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**Best Director: '''[[Kong Sheng]], [[Huang Wei]]
*'''Company:''' Daylight Entertainment, SMG Pictures
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**Best Supporting Actress: '''[[Tong Yao]]
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**Best Adapted Screenplay: '''[[Yuan Ke Ping]], [[Tang Yao]]
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**Best Artwork: ''' [[Shao Chang Yong]]
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*'''The 30th Golden Eagle Awards
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**Best Director: '''[[Kong Sheng]], [[Huang Wei]]
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**Best Adapted Screenplay: '''[[Yuan Ke Ping]], [[Tang Yao]]
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**Best Actress: '''[[Tong Yao]]
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*'''The 32nd China TV Drama Flying Apsaras Awards
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**Excellent TV series
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*'''The 2nd Beijing Film Academy Awards
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**Best Producer of a Long-Form TV Series: '''[[Hou Hong Liang]]
  
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
*[https://baike.baidu.com/item/%E5%A4%A7%E6%B1%9F%E5%A4%A7%E6%B2%B3/20803769 Baidu Baike Season 1]
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*[https://baike.baidu.com/item/%E5%A4%A7%E6%B1%9F%E5%A4%A7%E6%B2%B3/20803769 Baidu Baike]  
*[https://baike.baidu.com/item/%E5%A4%A7%E6%B1%9F%E5%A4%A7%E6%B2%B32/23137185 Baidu baike Season 2]  
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*[https://movie.douban.com/subject/26797690/ Douban]  
 
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*[https://weibo.com/dajiang2018 Weibo]
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Latest revision as of 12:49, 9 February 2026

Like A Flowing River

Details

  • Title: 大江大河 / Da Jiang Da He
  • English title: Like A Flowing River
  • Genres: Period, Drama
  • Episodes: 45
  • Broadcast period: 2018-Dec-18
  • Broadcast network: Dragon TV, Beijing TV
  • Air time: Daily 19:30
  • Related TV series: Like A Flowing River 2 (2020), Like A Flowing River 3 (2022), Created in China (2025)

Synopsis

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of China’s open-door policy, the drama revolves around the stories of Song Yunhui, Lei Dongbao and Yang Xun, who are representatives of a whole generation of people who took advantage of the economic reforms that were being rolled out in 1970s China.

User/Viewer Ratings

5.00
(2 votes)

Cast

Production Credits

Notes and Trivia

  • Filming Period: 2018-Feb-20 to 2018-Jun-26
  • Filming Location: Caicun Xiaokang Village, Jingxian County, Xuancheng (Anhui Province)
  • Part of IQiyi Masterpiece Theater
  • To recreate the feel of the era, the art direction budget for this drama was more than twice that of other normal TV dramas, and it was the first time that an ultra-wide aspect ratio was used for filming, while the actors' salaries did not exceed 50% of the total cost.
  • In order to fit the character of Song Yunhui in the drama, Wang Kai lost weight until he was thin; while Yang Shuo gained weight to better portray Lei Dongbao, the brigade secretary of Xiaolei Village.
  • The original author of the TV series Ode to Joy produced by Daylight Entertainment is also A Nai. When buying the rights to "Ode to Joy", producer Hou Hong Liang was actually aiming to adapt "The Great River Flows East" and signed "Ode to Joy" as a side project.
  • In order to protect the good ecological environment of the filming location, the crew required that as little trash as possible be generated during filming, and that any trash generated be cleaned up in a timely manner.
  • To ensure the smooth filming, the crew worked tirelessly in the snow to build sets before filming began, ensuring safety at all times. Every day after work, the workers' shoes were soaked through.

Recognition

External Links