Life is a Long Quiet River (2022)

Other name: 心居 / Xin Ju

Synopsis: The drama follows the lives of Shanghai citizens, as seen through the eyes of two sisters-in-law, Feng Xiaoqin and Gu Qingyu. Despite their initial differences, the pair must work together to navigate the challenges of life in the city. Feng Xiaoqin, who joined the Gu family as a pregnant daughter-in-law ten years ago, is met with skepticism from Gu Qingyu, the eldest daughter who sees her as ambitious. When Feng Xiaoqin asks her husband, Gu Lei, to borrow money from Gu Qingyu for a house, Gu Qingyu cleverly avoids the request by revealing her plans to buy a luxury home.

Tragedy strikes when Gu Lei unexpectedly passes away, causing the already tense relationship between the two sisters-in-law to escalate. As a single mother, Feng Xiaoqin faces numerous hardships, but they ultimately help her discover her true strength. Meanwhile, Gu Qingyu undergoes a transformation that changes her outlook on life. Through their journey of continued conflict and