Back to 1989
1989一念間
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A young successful young man has always felt something missing in his life because he never knew his father. At 26, Che Chen is already a successful assistant manager for an investment trust. But he was raised by his single mother Chen Mu and never knew the identity of his father, and that void has been nagging at him. But a freak accident sends Che back 27 years into the past, to the year before he was born. When he meets 22-year-old Zhen Zhen Ye, Che realizes that this naïve and trusting young woman is his mother's best friend! When Che realizes that anything he does in the year 1989 could alter his mother’s future, will he do anything to alter the course of his own life?
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Season 1
Episode 1
Securities analyst Chen Che has an accident after arguing with his mother over his father's identity and wakes up in 1989, a year before his birth.
Episode 2
Che begins to adapt to his new situation. After being rejected for a job at the firm where Zhen-zhen works, he makes an impossible bet with a client.
Episode 3
Zhen-zhen insists Che rents a room in her parents' house. Che has to deal with seeing his mother as a happy young woman. Jian gets a new job pitch.
Episode 4
Jian gives Zhen-zhen another chance, but Che's new position in the company causes problems for her. Ya-juan finds Che's behavior a little strange.
Episode 5
Li-jing accuses Zhen-zhen of making a huge mistake. Che thinks about his youth and wonders what changed Ya-juan. A club brawl leads to a revelation.
Episode 6
Che is touched when Zhen-zhen's family learns about her debt. Mr. Wang settles the score in the bowling alley. Che shoots hoops with Jin-qin.
Episode 7
After Che happily bonds with Jin-qin, he begins to suspect that someone else is his dad. Ya-juan's mother disapproves of Jin-qin. Che misses a call.
Episode 8
Xiao-long has a photo shoot that leaves him second best to Che. Ya-juan's mother has an ulterior motive for inviting her friends over for a party.
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Stream Back to 1989 online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A highly acclaimed sci-fi & fantasy, drama, and family series originally produced in Chinese and released in 2016, it's earned a solid 8.0/10 from 12 viewers worldwide.
About Back to 1989
A young successful young man has always felt something missing in his life because he never knew his father. At 26, Che Chen is already a successful assistant manager for an investment trust. But he was raised by his single mother Chen Mu and never knew the identity of his father, and that void has been nagging at him. But a freak accident sends Che back 27 years into the past, to the year before he was born. When he meets 22-year-old Zhen Zhen Ye, Che realizes that this naïve and trusting young woman is his mother's best friend! When Che realizes that anything he does in the year 1989 could alter his mother’s future, will he do anything to alter the course of his own life? Across 1 season and 34 episodes, originally airing on Sanlih E-Television.
Back to 1989 Cast and Characters
The cast features Marcus Chang (as Chen Che), Ray Yang (as Lin Xiao Long), Ivy Shao (as Ye Zhen Zhen (葉真真)), Tsai Huang Ru (as Chen Ya Juan), and Chang Chieh (as Wang Zhong En). Their performances are a major reason Back to 1989 has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason Back to 1989 keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and world-building that respects the audience's intelligence. If you enjoy Chinese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does Back to 1989 have?
Back to 1989 has 34 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Back to 1989 good? What's the rating?
Back to 1989 holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 12 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of Back to 1989?
The main cast includes Marcus Chang, Ray Yang, Ivy Shao, and Tsai Huang Ru, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Back to 1989 available in Chinese?
Yes — Back to 1989 was originally produced in Chinese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Back to 1989 released?
Back to 1989 first aired in 2016.
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How many seasons and episodes does Back to 1989 have?
Back to 1989 currently has 1 season and a total of 34 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Back to 1989 about?
A young successful young man has always felt something missing in his life because he never knew his father. At 26, Che Chen is already a successful assistant manager for an investment trust. But he was raised by his single mother Chen Mu and never knew the identity of his father, and that void has been nagging at h… It belongs to the Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Family genres.
In which language is Back to 1989 originally available?
Back to 1989 was originally produced in ZH. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original ZH audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Back to 1989 first released?
Back to 1989 first premiered on January 22, 2016 (2016). The series has since concluded its run.
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