Shall I Compare You to a Spring Day explained

Alt Name:Spring Breeze Ten Miles
Spring Breeze Ten Miles, As You
Genre:Romance
Youth
Based On:Beijing Beijing by Feng Tang
Director:Ma Jin
Starring:Zhang Yishan
Zhou Dongyu
Opentheme:If I Love You by Zhang Yishan & Zhou Dongyu
Endtheme:Shall I Compare You to a Spring Day Can't Be Compared to You by Li Jian
Country:China
Language:Chinese
Num Episodes:40
Producer:Hu Zhenpeng
Location:Beijing
Runtime:45 minutes
Company:Beijing Donghai Qilin Media Co., Ltd
Youku
Mountain Top
Beijing Jetsen Technology
Wuren Studio
Zhou Dongyu Studio
Channel:Youku
Shandong Television

Shall I Compare You to a Spring Day[1] is a 2017 Chinese television series based on the novel Beijing, Beijing by Feng Tang. Starring Zhang Yishan and Zhou Dongyu, the series is a coming-of-age story about young love and brotherhood among a group of youths, who lived during the revolutionary times of Beijing.[2] It premiered on Youku on 21 July 2017, and airs one episode from Monday to Friday.[3] [4]

Synopsis

Qiu Shui is artistically inclined and loves creating literary works, but enters med school according to his father's wishes. During military training, he meets his classmates - Xiao Hong, Xiao Bai, Zhao Yingnan etc., and gets into a relationship with Zhao Yingnan. Four years later, Qiu Shui has become a medical intern. Zhao Yingnan wants Qiu Shui to become an exemplary doctor, and she attempted to meddle in Qiu Shui's literary works. This caused Qiu Shui to struggle and doubt himself. In the end, he chooses to break up with Zhao Yingnan. Meanwhile, Xiao Hong encourages Qiu Shu to realizes his dreams, and they eventually became a couple. However, their relationship was destroyed by his mother and they were forced to separate. Many years later, Qiu Shui becomes a successful businessman and writer; and he also meets Xiao Hong again...

Cast

Main

A playful but charming man who is well-versed in arts, business, and medical skills.

A silly and childish girl who can be unrestrained in her actions, but is sincere toward people and persistent in love.

Supporting

Classmates

Qiu Shui's first love. The female chairperson of the class. Coming from a military family, she is seen as the perfect model student for her highly disciplined nature and logical thinking.

Qiu Shui's good friend, part of the 'troublemaker trio' with Qiu Shui and Xin Yi. An overseas returnee from San Francisco, he does not understand many things and can be blur at times. He falls in love with Xiao Hong at first sight.

Qiu Shui's good friend, part of the 'troublemaker trio' with Qiu Shui and Xiao Bai. He likes Yao Dao.

A studious girl who often wakes up early and stays up late to study English phrases.

The male chairperson of the class. He is not good at interpersonal relationships and can be unyielding at times.

Qiu Shui's bunk mate. He is an avid gamer.

Others

A fellow doctor who is Qiu Shui's senior, and later becomes his girlfriend.

Special appearance

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work ResultRef.
2017Best Web SeriesShall I Compare You to a Spring Day[5]
Best Actress Zhou Dongyu
201829th China TV Golden Eagle AwardOutstanding Television SeriesShall I Compare You to a Spring Day[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sina Visitor System.
  2. Web site: 冯唐《春风十里不如你》改编新剧 周冬雨张一山出演. ent.ifeng.com. September 6, 2016. zh.
  3. Web site: Youku releases new productions. June 13, 2017. Shanghai Daily.
  4. Web site: 《春风十里,不如你》定档7月. The Beijing News. June 13, 2017. zh.
  5. Web site: 2017第八届澳门国际电视节奖项提名. Weibo. Macau International Television Festival. December 11, 2017. zh.
  6. Web site: 李易峰迪丽热巴金鹰夺双奖 《鸡毛》揽三奖成赢家. October 14, 2018. Sina. zh.