On the Way to Hope

2021Show1 season24 episodes

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

An uplifting, wholesome drama series about everyday modern life and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Story

When Zhang Nan was a child, his mother was imprisoned because she had fought with the villagers over irrigation water. From then on, Zhang Nan was determined to leave and take root in the big city. Just when he has graduated with a master's degree, his mother was diagnosed with cancer. Zhang Nan is forced to abandon a promising future in Shanghai and returned to his native village of Baiguo to serve as the team leader. Zhang Nan takes on three years of poverty alleviation work. Through his journey, he manages to untangle the knots from his childhood and also comes to understand the true meaning of his work. Along with his girlfriend, they invest their time and effort to focus on helping the countryside.

Feels like

  • Inspiring Rural Drama
  • Contemporary Social Commentary
  • Character-Driven Journey
  • Family Reconciliation
  • Poverty Alleviation Theme
  • Emotional Growth Story
  • Community Focused
  • Redemptive Narrative
  • Hopeful & Uplifting

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Facts

September 15, 2021 · October 1, 2021 · Ended

First aired
September 15, 2021
Last aired
October 1, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 24 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is On the Way to Hope worth watching?"

Questions about On the Way to Hope

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is On the Way to Hope worth watching?

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100.

Is On the Way to Hope okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch On the Way to Hope?

18 h

About 18 hours: 24 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2021 to 2021.

Is On the Way to Hope plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch On the Way to Hope?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is On the Way to Hope in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.