Shall I Compare You to a Spring Day

Shall I Compare You to a Spring Day[3] (Chinese: 春风十里，不如你) is a 2017 Chinese television series based on the novel Beijing, Beijing by Feng Tang. Starring Zhang Yishan and Zhou Dongyu, the series is a coming-of-age story about young love and brotherhood among a group of youths, who lived during the revolutionary times of Beijing.[1][4] It premiered on Youku on 21 July 2017, and airs one episode from Monday to Friday.[1][2]

Shall I Compare You to a Spring Day
Also known asSpring Breeze Ten Miles
Spring Breeze Ten Miles, As You
GenreRomance
Youth
Based onBeijing Beijing by Feng Tang
Written byZhou Yong
Xu Pengpeng
Han Peng
Directed byMa Jin
StarringZhang Yishan
Zhou Dongyu
Opening themeIf I Love You by Zhang Yishan & Zhou Dongyu
Ending themeShall I Compare You to a Spring Day Can't Be Compared to You by Li Jian
Country of originChina
Original languageChinese
No. of episodes40
Production
ProducerHu Zhenpeng
Production locationBeijing
Running time45 minutes
Production companiesBeijing Donghai Qilin Media Co.,Ltd
Youku
Mountain Top
Beijing Jetsen Technology
Wuren Studio
Zhou Dongyu Studio
Release
Original networkYouku[1]
Shandong TV
Original release21 July (2017-07-21)[2] –
15 September 2017 (2017-09-15)

Synopsis

Qiu Shui is artistically inclined and loves creating literary works, but enters med school according to his father's wishes. During military training, he meets his classmates - Xiao Hong, Xiao Bai, Zhao Yingnan etc., and gets into a relationship with Zhao Yingnan. Four years later, Qiu Shui has become a medical intern. Zhao Yingnan wants Qiu Shui to become an exemplary doctor, and she attempted to meddle in Qiu Shui's literary works. This caused Qiu Shui to struggle and doubt himself. In the end, he chooses to break up with Zhao Yingnan. Meanwhile, Xiao Hong encourages Qiu Shu to realizes his dreams, and they eventually became a couple. However, their relationship was destroyed by his mother and they were forced to separate. Many years later, Qiu Shui becomes a successful businessman and writer; and he also meets Xiao Hong again...

Cast

Main
A playful but charming man who is well-versed in arts, business, and medical skills.
A silly and childish girl who can be unrestrained in her actions, but is sincere toward people and persistent in love.

Classmates
  • You Jingru as Zhao Yingnan
Qiu Shui's first love. The female chairperson of the class. Coming from a military family, she is seen as the perfect model student for her highly disciplined nature and logical thinking.
  • Chen Yilong as Xiao Bai
Qiu Shui's good friend, part of the 'troublemaker trio' with Qiu Shui and Xin Yi. An overseas returnee from San Francisco, he does not understand many things and can be blur at times. He falls in love with Xiao Hong at first sight.
  • Wei Jianlong as Xin Yi
Qiu Shui's good friend, part of the 'troublemaker trio' with Qiu Shui and Xiao Bai. He likes Yao Dao.
  • Yang Yue as Yao Dao
A studious girl who often wakes up early and stays up late to study English phrases.
  • Zhou Shuai as Hou Pu
The male chairperson of the class. He is not good at interpersonal relationships and can be unyielding at times.
  • Sun Weihao as Du Zhong
Qiu Shui's bunk mate. He is an avid gamer.
  • Fang Chuan as Wang Xiuyu
  • Hua Qiao as Liu Tingting
  • Ma Xinyi as Gu Xiaoman
  • Liu Chenglin as Huang Qi
  • Sun Youyue as You Yue

Others
  • Qi Xi as Liu Qing
A fellow doctor who is Qiu Shui's senior, and later becomes his girlfriend.
  • Liu Chao as Instructor Dai
  • Ni Songyang as Instructor Song
  • Wen Liqin as Department Head Lu
  • Shi Bai Xin Hui as Shi Baihui, Xiao Hong's close friend
  • Wang Qian as Li Dachuan
  • Wang Changchang as Zhou Xiaohe

Special appearance
  • Fo Rena as Qiu Shui's mother
  • Van Fan as Elder Brother Shou

Soundtrack
Shall I Compare You to a Spring Day - Original Television Soundtrack (春风十里不如你电视剧原声音乐大碟)
No.TitleMusicLength
1."Shall I Compare You to a Spring Day Can't Be Compared to You (春风十里不如你)" (Ending theme song)Li Jian 
2."Shall I Compare You to a Spring Day (春风十里)" (Promotional song)Mr. Lu Band 
3."If I Love You (如果我爱你)" (Opening theme song)Zhang Yishan & Zhou Dongyu 
4."Xiao Hong (小红)" (Xiao Hong's theme song)Chen Yiling & Van Fan 

Awards and nominations
YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef.
20178th Macau International Television FestivalBest Web SeriesShall I Compare You to a Spring DayNominated[5]
Best ActressZhou DongyuNominated
2018 29th China TV Golden Eagle Award Outstanding Television Series Shall I Compare You to a Spring Day Won [6]

References
  1. "Youku releases new productions". Shanghai Daily. June 13, 2017.
  2. "《春风十里，不如你》定档7月". The Beijing News (in Chinese). June 13, 2017.
  4. "冯唐《春风十里不如你》改编新剧 周冬雨张一山出演". ent.ifeng.com (in Chinese). September 6, 2016.
  5. "2017第八届澳门国际电视节奖项提名". Weibo (in Chinese). Macau International Television Festival. December 11, 2017.
  6. "李易峰迪丽热巴金鹰夺双奖 《鸡毛》揽三奖成赢家". Sina (in Chinese). October 14, 2018.
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