The serial documentary A Long Cherished Dream tells four stories about the ‘moderately prosperous’ society, which means both eliminating poverty and enabling every Chinese to realize their dreams.
Set in a fictional Northern Qi dynasty, the Yun family faces a crisis after the birth of twin daughters, as twins are seen as an ill omen. The eldest daughter, Yun Xin, is groomed to be the future crown princess, but family pressure and societal bias make her path difficult. Her twin sister, Yun Qing, is gentle and the sisters share a close bond, though their relationship becomes strained as family expectations grow.
In his past life, Gu Yuchen was a scholar exiled to Quanzhou, where he fell in love with a fisherwoman who sacrificed her life to save him. Five hundred years later, Qin Qing arrives in Quanzhou for work, where she meets Gu Yuchen and is moved by his love. Despite numerous challenges, the two overcome obstacles and form a lasting bond that transcends time and death.