Synopsis
A reality-healing topical drama directed by Li Muge, starring Zhang Binbin and Mao Xiaotong, telling the story of an ordinary couple supporting each other through adversity and growing together. It achieved the highest annual local viewership ratings on Dragon TV.
Overview
The Rest of Life is a 2025 Chinese mainland realistic healing topical drama, directed by Li Muge and written by Rao Jun. The series is produced by Tencent Video and co-produced by Miaodehen Culture and Fude Culture. It stars Zhang Binbin and Mao Xiaotong in leading roles, with Liu Dan and Shao Feng in special guest roles, and Shi Yunpeng and Yang Yuxi in main roles.
The drama premiered simultaneously on Tencent Video and Dragon TV on October 16, 2025, with a total of 18 episodes.
With its unique female perspective and restrained narrative, the drama directly confronts the real-life dilemmas women face in their families of origin and the workplace, garnering widespread social attention and acclaim.
Plot
Qin Nan (played by Zhang Binbin) and Ye Sinan (played by Mao Xiaotong) are an ordinary married couple.
Ye Sinan's forbearance, compromise, and escape from her parents, who favor sons over daughters, become unbearable for her deeply loving yet frustrated husband Qin Nan, leading him to propose divorce.
However, Ye Sinan is then subjected to an assault, pushing their already fragile marriage further to the brink. After despair, their mutual companionship and support help them confront their families of origin and themselves anew, learning to love and be loved.
With the core theme of "mutual support and growing towards the sun," the drama tells the story of a couple supporting each other and growing together through adversity.
Cast
| Role | Actor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Qin Nan | Zhang Binbin | Protagonist, Ye Sinan's husband |
| Ye Sinan | Mao Xiaotong | Protagonist, resilient yet with a sense of brokenness |
| Huang Guifen | Liu Dan | Special Guest Role |
| Fan Jiancheng | Shao Feng | Special Guest Role |
| Ye Nianwen | Shi Yunpeng | Important Role |
| Zhao Chuchu | Yang Yuxi | Important Role |
Production & Reception
Director Li Muge, who previously directed hit dramas such as Goodbye My Princess, Rattan, and Fireworks of My Heart, has extensive experience in both period and modern romance genres. Directing The Rest of Life marks his first foray into realistic healing topical drama.
Screenwriter Rao Jun provided a solid script foundation for the series, integrating social issues such as son preference, harassment at social gatherings, and workplace bullying into the plot.
Mao Xiaotong's performance is considered the highlight of the series. She masterfully portrays Ye Sinan's resilience and fragility, with numerous emotional scenes that deeply resonate with the audience.
| Item | Data |
|---|---|
| Douban Rating | 7.4/10 |
| Number of Episodes | 18 episodes |
| Broadcasting Platforms | Tencent Video, Dragon TV |
| Premiere Date | October 16, 2025 |
| Genre | Realistic, Healing, Topical Drama |
| Director | Li Muge |
Cultural Impact
When The Rest of Life aired on Dragon TV, it achieved a local Shanghai viewership rating of 4.762%, ranking first on the 2025 list of premiere drama ratings for local satellite TV stations.
The drama's direct confrontation of the real-life dilemmas women face in their families of origin and the workplace sparked widespread societal discussion on related topics.
References
- Douban Movie: https://movie.douban.com/subject/36700700/
- Baidu Baike: https://baike.baidu.com/item/余生有涯/63947313
- TVmao: https://www.tvmao.com/kanju/YmFwIF9p
- Gansu Provincial Radio and Television Administration: http://gdj.gansu.gov.cn/gdj/c109213/202512/174262757.shtml
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