Genre: Modern Drama
Director: Yao Xiao Feng
Release: September 2024
Platform: Streaming exclusively on iQIYI International (iQ.com)
Story
The critically acclaimed novel by Xu Zechen, winner of the esteemed Mao Dun Literature Award, is the basis for the gripping modern drama “Northward.” Yao Xiao Feng and Zhou Nan are the directors of this series, which explores the lives of several childhood friends who get back together after a long break. The narrative follows each character’s personal path of development and self-discovery against the backdrop of the iconic Grand Canal.
Raised by the canal, these young people from Jiangnan set out on different paths only to come together again as they face the difficulties and goals of adulthood. Through their entwined tales, “Northward” considers the rich cultural legacy of the Grand Canal—from its historical hardships to its contemporary revitalization”—in addition to examining personal growth.
All the characters face their pasts and start over while navigating love, ambition, and social pressures. “Northward,” which stars Bai Lu and Oho Ou in key parts, is expected to engross audiences in a moving story that speaks to the enduring spirit of hope and resilience.
Plot
Directed by Yao Xiaofeng and Zhou Nan, who are well-known for their respective roles in “With You” and “Young Blood Season 2,” “Northward” is a moving modern drama. The show follows the lives of several childhood friends who grew up beside the Grand Canal and is based on the critically acclaimed novel by Xu Zechen. They reunite after years apart and through personal struggles, finding hope again in the face of adversity.
The story, which is set against the backdrop of the historic Chinese Grand Canal, follows the personal development of these young people from Jiangnan while also chronicling the canal’s century-long history, including its periods of drought and rejuvenation. These characters represent the tenacity and cultural legacy entwined with the canal’s narrative as they maneuver through rivalry and social pressures.
Cast
Bai Lu as
Oho Ou as
Xueqi Wang as
Hu Jun / Wu Kwan as
Zhai Zilu as
Di Zi Lu as
Gao Zhi Ting as
Vanda Lee Margraf as
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