Michelle Topham 
Chinese Title: 纯真年代的爱情 (Chún Zhēn Nián Dài De Ài Qíng)
English Title: Love Story in the 1970s
Also Known As: The Pragmatist’s Love (实用主义者的爱情) (Love Story in the 1970s)
Genre: Romance, Period, Drama
Episodes: 30
Director: Chen Chang
Screenwriter: Guo Shuang
Plot Synopsis
Love Story in the 1970s is a nostalgic period romance set in China during the 1970s. The story follows Fei Ni, an ambitious young worker at a hat factory who dreams of attending college as a way to change her fate through education.
Her middle school classmate Fang Mu Yang becomes a local hero after being injured while saving someone, and Fei Ni takes care of him, hoping her good deed might help earn a university recommendation.
When life’s pressures begin to mount, Fei Ni proposes a fake marriage to Fang Mu Yang so they can secure housing for her brother’s wedding.
After many ups and downs, the pair finally find a home and begin life together, sharing bunk beds, facing hardships, and supporting each other’s dreams. Over time, this practical arrangement deepens into genuine affection, with Fei Ni ultimately achieving her dream of higher education and Fang Mu Yang realizing his aspiration of becoming a painter.
Main Cast & Characters
Lead Cast
- Arthur Chen (Chen Fei Yu) as Fang Mu Yang
- Sun Qian as Fei Ni
Supporting Cast
- Wang Tian Chen as Qu Hua
- Guo Xiao Ting (aka Cristy Guo) as Fang Mu Jing
- Liu Min Tao as Xu Hong Qi
- Wu Yue as Fei Ming De
- Hao Wen Ting as Wu Bao Ying
- Hou Chang Rong as Fang Qing Yuan
- Kong Lin as Mu Shan He
- Shi Yun Peng as Fei Ting
- Xia Hao Ran as Ye Fang
- Li Shu Man as Ling Yi
- Guo Wei Jie as Lin Mei
- Wu You You as Feng Lin
Production Details
Original Work: Based on the novel Shi Yong Zhu Yi Zhe De Ai Qing (实用主义者的爱情) by Meng Zhong De Yi
Production Companies: Tencent Video and Qishuo Films
Filming Wrap-Up: Production officially wrapped on June 22, 2025, with promotional materials released throughout 2025.
Distribution License: Obtained in December 2025, confirming its planned broadcast.
Episodes & Airing
- Total Episodes: 30
- Episode Length: 45 minutes
- First Aired / Premiere: Not announced yet
- Final Episode: (To be confirmed upon official broadcasting)
- Original Network / Platform: Tencent Video
Where to Watch
China:
- Tencent Video — The official platform set to stream the drama upon release.
International Platforms:
- (International streaming availability and subtitles have not yet been officially confirmed.)
Why It’s Worth Watching
- Heartfelt Nostalgic Romance: Love Story in the 1970s captures a simpler era and celebrates the warmth of ordinary life and shared struggles that lead to deep emotional bonds.
- Realistic Social Themes: Tackles themes of ambition, education, practical love, and personal growth against the backdrop of 1970s China.
- Authentic Period Setting: Promotional materials and production design emphasize the aesthetics and social atmosphere of the 1970s, enhancing nostalgia for viewers.
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