Synopsis
A Beijing art-school star moves through three decades of love, marriage and reinvention.
What makes The Tale of Rose worth watching
Liu Yifei's second 2024 drama.
The Tale of Rose represents a strong example of china romance from the 2024 production cycle. Chinese studios have spent the past decade refining the kind of long-form storytelling on display here — careful character work, restrained pacing in the early episodes, and a willingness to let emotional beats land without overstatement. The blend of Romance and Drama elements gives the show its tonal signature, sitting somewhere between mainstream comfort viewing and prestige drama.
The cast is led by Liu Yifei, Lin Gengxin, Tong Dawei. It originally aired on CCTV, and has since travelled internationally through the streaming partnerships listed above.
Where to watch The Tale of Rose online
You can currently stream The Tale of Rose on the following platforms (regional availability varies):
- Viki — see all Viki Asian drama listings on DramaSeek.
- iQIYI — see all iQIYI Asian drama listings on DramaSeek.
Streaming rights for Asian dramas shift constantly. We update each title page when a new platform picks up a series or a contract expires. If a service is geo-locked in your region, see our guide to legitimate options for international drama viewers.
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