Back In Time (Chinese TV series)

Back In Time is a 2014 Chinese television series based on the novel "Cong Cong Na Nian" by Jiu Ye Hui. The series stars newcomers Yang Le, He Hongshan, Bai Jingting, Cai Wenjing, and Du Weihan. On 4 August 2014, the television adaptation premiered on Sohu. The series depicts five classmates as they navigate love, friendship, and the challenges of maturing. The film version Fleet of Time was released in Beijing on 30 July 2014.

Plot

Chen Xun, Fang Hui, Qiao Ran, Lin Jiamo, and Zhao Ye are classmates at Experimental Middle School. They first crossed paths through a mix-up but soon became close friends. Chen Xun and Fang Hui develop a mutual crush, though Qiao Ran also harbors feelings for Fang Hui. Meanwhile, Zhao Ye likes Jiamo, but she is drawn to the captain of Zhao Ye’s basketball team. Eager to chase love, the five friends face the unexpected twists and turns of life. Despite promising to stay together forever, reality ultimately pulls them apart. Their shared memories remain, lasting only as a part of their fleeting youth.

Reception

The series has been praised for its well-crafted script, realistic characters, and impressive cinematography. It garnered over 400 million views within a month of its release.