Season 1
5 episodes · 2008
1The Year of the Golden Pig
Documentary series about the hopes and dreams of a group of children at three schools in rural China. This episode follows the children as they prepare for the biggest challenge of their lives.
2Young Pioneers
It's May, and as the heat of summer sets in the senior students face the all-important Gao Kao exams.
3Hard Beginnings
Wu Yufei starts life at Tsinghua University in Beijing, but must get through 20 days of military training first.
4Olympic Fever
1000 miles from Beijing, Olympic fever is reaching the schools ahead of China's first time hosting the games.
5Loved Onesfinale
This episode examines the importance of family in China and takes a look at an event that holds this rapidly-changing society together - the Spring Festival.