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Wild Bloom Trailer
Wild Bloom tells the story of a female entrepreneur's journey to establish her career in the mid-1990s, a period when China's economy changed dramatically. The content revolves around Xu Banxia, from an unfortunate girl to a powerful female president in the steel industry. The work marks the strong rise of modern women in the midst of the storm of economic and social reform.
- Chinese name: 《风吹半夏》
- English name: Wild Bloom
- Genre: Psychological, emotional, urban
- Director: Fu Dongyu, Mao Wei
- Screenwriter: Fu Dongyu, Zhang Ding
- Original work: Novel Not Being Born by author A Nai
- Number of episodes: 36 episodes, each episode is about 45 minutes
- Broadcasting platform: Broadcast on Zhejiang and Jiangsu TV stations; online on iQIYI from November 27, 2022
- Country of production: China
The film follows Xu Banxia, a girl who suffered many misfortunes since childhood when her mother died due to difficult childbirth and her father was indifferent, causing her to form a strong and independent personality early on. When she grew up, she saw opportunities in the steel industry, which was considered a "playground" for men. Banxia and her two friends, Xiao Chen and Dong Jiaoji, started a business from purchasing scrap and transporting. Despite facing contempt, fierce competition and even violence in the marketplace, she remained steadfast in her vision, devoted herself to expanding her business, and then became a successful businesswoman in the field of international trade. Along with her career path, the film also depicts Banxia's journey to find happiness in the midst of a challenging life.
Zhao Liying plays Xu Banxia, a strong and determined female lead who rises to become a boss in the steel industry.
Au Hao as Dong Kieu Ky, Ban Ha's companion in her entrepreneurial journey, both a partner and a spiritual support.
Ly Quang Kien as Tieu Tran, a close friend and business partner, who has been with Ban Ha since the early difficult days.