# A Lifelong Journey (2022) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/a-lifelong-journey/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 85% |
| Critic Score | 85% |
| Audience Score | 89% |
| Metascore | 75/100 |
| IMDb | 8.3/10 |
| Fan Score | 91% |
| Creator | Liang Xiaosheng & Li Lu |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Drama |
| Seasons | 1 (58 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

A Lifelong Journey (2022) is a Drama series created by Liang Xiaosheng & Li Lu, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (85%), audience ratings (89%), Metascore (75/100), IMDb (8.3/10), and fan ratings (91%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

A Lifelong Journey — a major Hu Lianxin television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

## Synopsis

A story that details the the lives of ordinary civilians amidst the magnanimous changes in Chinese society over the years. At the end of the 1970s, the Zhou family lived in a provincial city in the north. The father, Zhu Zhi Gang, has just participated in the Third Front Movement in Xi Nan. The eldest son, Zhou Bing Yi, responds to a national call to become part of the first batch of "educated" youths sent to live and work in rural areas. The eldest daughter, Zhou Rong, follows her poet husband to the countryside of Guizhou. The youngest son, Zhou Bing Kun, is the only one left at home with their mother.

In the span of 50 years, the Zhou family is swept by the tides of change in China.

## Cast

Hu Lianxin, Lei Jiayin, Xin Baiqing, Song Jia, Yin Tao, Ding Yongdai, Sa Rina, Cheng Taishen, Song Chunli, Sui Junbo

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is A Lifelong Journey worth watching?**
Yes — A Lifelong Journey earns a 85% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 85%, audience 89%, Metascore 75/100, IMDb 8.3/10, and fan 91%. A Lifelong Journey — a major Hu Lianxin television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

**Why is A Lifelong Journey so highly rated?**
A Lifelong Journey scores 85% because all five independent sources agree: critics 85%, audiences 89%, Metacritic 75/100, IMDb 8.3/10 and fan ratings 91%. A Lifelong Journey — a major Hu Lianxin television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography. See the full breakdown on the A Lifelong Journey series page.

**Is A Lifelong Journey on Netflix?**
No — A Lifelong Journey is not on Netflix. It streams on iQIYI, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under iQIYI. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did A Lifelong Journey come out?**
A Lifelong Journey first aired in 2022 (2022). Created by Liang Xiaosheng & Li Lu; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of A Lifelong Journey are there?**
A Lifelong Journey has 1 season across 58 episodes (2022). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch A Lifelong Journey?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, A Lifelong Journey’s 58 episodes take roughly 44 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch A Lifelong Journey?**
A Lifelong Journey streams on iQIYI in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under iQIYI. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of A Lifelong Journey?**
A Lifelong Journey stars Hu Lianxin, Lei Jiayin, Xin Baiqing, Song Jia, Yin Tao, and others. Created by Liang Xiaosheng & Li Lu.

**How many episodes are in A Lifelong Journey?**
A Lifelong Journey has 58 episodes across 1 season (2022).

**What is A Lifelong Journey about?**
A story that details the the lives of ordinary civilians amidst the magnanimous changes in Chinese society over the years. At the end of the 1970s, the Zhou family lived in a provincial city in the north. The father, Zhu Zhi Gang, has just participated in the Third Front Movement in Xi Nan. The eldest son, Zhou Bing Yi, responds to a national call to become part of the first batch of "educated" yo…

**Who created A Lifelong Journey?**
A Lifelong Journey was created by Liang Xiaosheng & Li Lu. It is a drama series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

**What should I watch after A Lifelong Journey?**
Browse more drama series on Celluloid’s iQIYI hub, or open More Like This.

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