Memory of Encaustic Tile 昔有琉璃瓦

Description:

The series tells the story of Shao Xue, Zheng Su-Nian, Zhang Qi and other children of cultural relic restorers at the Forbidden City. They grew up together in the hutongs of Beijing, lived through the SARS epidemic, the passing of their elders, the demolition of the old city and other upheavals, forging deep bonds of friendship. As they grow up, their different personalities lead them to choose vastly different paths. Influenced by Zheng Su-Nian's mother, Shao Xue is unwilling to give up the infinite possibilities of her future for the sake of love, and chooses to leave her hometown; Zheng Su-Nian inherits the legacy of his elders and becomes a cultural relic restorer, perceiving time and drawing strength from immortal artifacts; while Zhang Qi, thanks to his mathematical talent, is recommended for admission ahead of time. Even though their hearts are connected, the young Shao Xue and Zheng Su-Nian still part ways because of their respective pursuits.