The TV series, A Lifelong Journey, (earn) widespread applause, becoming the most- watched TV series on State broadcaster China Media Group in the past five years.
A Lifelong Journey, (consist) of 58 episodes, is adapted from famous writer Liang Xiaosheng's novel of the same name which won the 10th Mao Dun Literature Prize, one of the country's top honors for local writers. Starting in late 1960s, the story follows the ups and downs of three children in a working- class family in northeastern China, striking a chord(和弦) with viewers for its details (vivid) bringing them back to old times. First (publishing) in December 2017, the novel shows a wide range of Chinese people from different (walk) of life, from constructors to start- up founders, to examine the huge influence brought by the changes of Chinese society.
Tie Ning, chairwoman of the China Writers' Association, said the great (popular) of the TV series, A Lifelong Journey, illustrates the " close bond " literature and television. " While taking a look at history, we could see the mutual(相互的) influence of literature, film and television to boost and inspire each other, has connected writers and filmmakers closely." she added. With popular TV series or movies, the stories that have inspired such screen works will see their influence grow even (far).
