Live up to Your Youth (2026): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2026, Live up to Your Youth is a drama series.

What it’s about. In 1990s Beijing, a small inn bears witness to the lives of a group of young men and women who have come from all corners of the country, to chase their dreams in the city. Xu Shengli, obsessed with scriptwriting, never gives up despite constant rejection. Singer Zhuang Zhuang, yearning to perform on prestigious stages, can only make a living through commercial gigs. Shen Ranran, hoping to play leading roles, faces opportunities and tough choices in the flashy entertainment industry. Talented cellist Tao Liangliang plays under overpasses, pursuing his musical dreams. Guo Zongbao, a background actor and an artist at heart, juggles odd jobs in order to treat his wife and children's illnesses. Painter Cao Ye struggles in a world that does not understand him. They work tirelessly for their dreams, yet reality is always cruel and unyielding. As the new millennium arrives, some continue to persevere while others are forced to give up, but the flame of art never dies in their hearts.

Who’s in it. Live up to Your Youth stars Bai Yu as Xu Shengli, Zhang Ruonan as Zhuang Zhuang, Lin Yun as Shen Ranran and Wang Yanlin as Tao Liangliang, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Live up to Your Youth sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Live up to Your Youth page.

If you liked it. Fans of Live up to Your Youth tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.