Dua Ji

Li Zhen returns to her hometown after a decade away. Her younger sister is seriously ill, and their mother struggles with caregiving. Li Zhen, a successful Beijing architect, must put her career and personal life on hold to shoulder family responsibilities. Daily chores, medical routines, and financial pressures become her new reality. In the quiet province where time moves differently, she rediscovers the meaning of family and duty. This 2026 drama explores female sacrifice in contemporary Chinese society, where traditional values clash with personal ambitions. Director Wang Xiaoshuai crafts an intimate portrait of quiet heroism in ordinary lives.