The Soil of Hometown

7.0/10202445mEnded1 Season · 32 Episodes

Drama

In 1977, childhood friends Yang Chunxue and Liang Maicha dream of taking college exams together, but Chunxue is forced into marriage due to a family crisis, prompting Maicha to leave home. After enduring hardship, Chunxue finds a new beginning by starting a sewing business in her village, while Maicha returns with brick-making skills to revive the local kiln. Together, they transform their poor village into a provincial model of economic growth.

Released: Nov 13, 2024

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Seasons

Season 1

32 episodes

Top Cast

Zhang Su

Liang Maicha

Ma Li

Yang Chunxue

Liu Peiqi

Gao Haitang

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