Like a Flowing River(2018)

Like a Flowing River is a Chinese drama that follows three men—Song Yunhui, Lei Dongbao, and Yang Xun—as they navigate the country's sweeping economic transformation across the 1980s and 1990s. Set against the backdrop of China's historic shift toward market reforms, the series chronicles their personal ambitions and struggles as they seize opportunities in a rapidly changing landscape. Each character pursues his own path through entrepreneurship and enterprise, testing friendships and loyalties amid the chaos of modernization. The show captures both the exhilaration and moral complexity of an era when ordinary citizens could suddenly accumulate wealth and influence. Through their intertwined stories, Like a Flowing River explores how individuals adapt, compete, and sometimes compromise their values in pursuit of success during one of China's most pivotal decades.