Northbound Winds (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Series · ★ 9
Released in 2025, Northbound Winds is a drama series.
What it’s about. A group of educated youth in 1970s Liangchuan City forge deep bonds during their rural resettlement, then pursue divergent life paths amid the tides of returning to the city, the Gaokao (college entrance examination), and the Reform and Opening Up, with protagonists Yu Leshan and Sheng Xuezhu ultimately achieving their dreams through hard work.
Who’s in it. Northbound Winds stars Jian Renzi as Sheng Xuezhu, Lenox Lu as Yu Leshan, He Minghan as Qiao Zhengjun and Tie Zheng as Wang Xiao, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Northbound Winds 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 Northbound Winds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Northbound Winds tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Northbound Winds (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Northbound Winds change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Northbound Winds worth watching?
- Northbound Winds holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Northbound Winds?
- Northbound Winds stars Jian Renzi, Lenox Lu, He Minghan, Tie Zheng and Zhang Keying.
- When was Northbound Winds released?
- Northbound Winds was released in 2025.