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A River Runs Through It

TV Show 2021 37m/ep 8.1 /10 Ended
Youku A Youku Original
Directed by Sha Wei Qi, Sha Weiqi

A River Runs Through It follows a group of youths as they navigate growing pains across school halls and city streets. Xia Xiaoju transfers to a new high school just before the crucial exams and quickly forms a circle of friends who push each other to mature. When they enter university life the... Read more

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About A River Runs Through It

A River Runs Through It follows a group of youths as they navigate growing pains across school halls and city streets. Xia Xiaoju transfers to a new high school just before the crucial exams and quickly forms a circle of friends who push each other to mature. When they enter university life the lines between friendship and romance blur. Xia Xiaoju falls for Cheng Lang while Chen Lang loves her friend Lin You, and Lin You secretly pines for Yuan Ancheng. Meanwhile Lu Shiyi, Xiaoju's guardian, harbors a quiet affection he keeps to himself. The show balances humor with the ache of growing up in a warm, human way.

Directed by Sha Wei Qi and created by Jin Yuanyuan, this 2021 series blends drama and comedy to tell a modern Chinese coming of age story. Its setting moves from school corridors to university life, anchoring characters with sharp dialogue and sincere chemistry. Its makers emphasize everyday detail and genuine performances.

Viewers have responded positively to the mix of humor and heart. The show carries an 8.1 out of 10 rating from a small but engaged user base, suggesting a warm reception among fans of campus dramas. The strength lies in how the ensemble keeps each character distinct yet connected through shared pressures of exams, friendships, and first loves. Wang Ruichang plays Lu Shiyi with quiet restraint, making his unspoken feelings feel real rather than melodramatic. Hu Yixuan brings warmth and wit to Xia Xiaoju, whose shifting affections and bold choices drive much of the story. Chen Bohao as Cheng Lang and Qi Yandi as Lin You anchor the central love quadruple, while Jiang Zhuojun as Qiu Yuetao provides tension and humor in equal measure. The writing avoids easy platitudes and instead leans into messy moments, late night talks, and the small victories that define growing up.

Details

Release Date
August 02, 2021
Episode Length
37m
User Ratings
15 votes
Type
TV Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
36
Network
Youku
Status
Ended
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Country
China

Official Trailer

Cast

Wang Ruichang

Wang Ruichang

Lu Shiyi

Hu Yixuan

Hu Yixuan

Xia Xiaoju

Chen Bohao

Chen Bohao

Cheng Lang

Qi Yandi

Qi Yandi

Lin You

Jiang Zhuojun

Jiang Zhuojun

Qiu Yuetao

Tan Quan

Tan Quan

Huang Jun

Director: Sha Wei Qi, Sha Weiqi

Created by: Jin Yuanyuan

Seasons (1 season, 36 episodes)

Season 1

Season 1

36 episodes - 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

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A River Runs Through It has 1 season with a total of 36 episodes.

With a rating of 8.1/10 from 15 viewers, A River Runs Through It is highly recommended and considered excellent by most viewers.

A River Runs Through It follows a group of youths as they navigate growing pains across school halls and city streets. Xia Xiaoju transfers to a new high school just before the crucial exams and quickly forms a circle of friends who push each other to mature. When they enter university life the l...

A River Runs Through It stars Wang Ruichang, Hu Yixuan, Chen Bohao, Qi Yandi, and Jiang Zhuojun.

A River Runs Through It was created by Jin Yuanyuan.

A River Runs Through It was released on August 02, 2021.

A River Runs Through It is a Drama and Comedy series.

Hu Yixuan plays Xia Xiaoju. Xia Xiaoju is the character who transfers to a new school and forges new friendships with her classmates.

Wang Ruichang plays Lu Shiyi. He’s Xia Xiaoju's protector and guardian who has fallen for her.

Chen Bohao plays Cheng Lang. Cheng Lang becomes a love interest for Xia Xiaoju during the story.

The series has 1 season with 36 episodes and is listed as Ended.