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Fifteen Years to Wait for Migratory Birds

Fifteen Years to Wait for Migratory Birds

20169.01 Season24 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Li Li, a studious and plain girl, befriends the handsome but cynical Pei Shangxuan in junior high. Over 15 years, she remains his constant friend and the only one he truly loves. As Shangxuan realizes her significance, their love faces insurmountable obstacles.

NetworksHunan Television

Where to Watch

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Top Cast

Zhang Ruoyun

Zhang Ruoyun

Pei Shangxuan

Sun Yi

Sun Yi

Li Li

Deng Lun

Deng Lun

Liu Qianren

Sophie Zhang

Sophie Zhang

Han Yichen

Li Chung-lin

Li Chung-lin

Daniel

Liu Meihan

Liu Meihan

Li Jun

Zheng Hehuizi

Zheng Hehuizi

Su Su

Zhu Yuanbing

Zhu Yuanbing

Sun Yu

Dai Chao

Dai Chao

Qiu Zian

Themes & Keywords

love trianglechinahigh schoolromancetearjerkerstar crossed loversenemies to loversfriends to loversstudentsmelodrama

About Fifteen Years to Wait for Migratory Birds

Fifteen Years to Wait for Migratory Birds is a drama series that first aired in 2016 exploring themes of love triangle, china, high school, romance, tearjerker, star crossed lovers. it stars Zhang Ruoyun, Sun Yi, Deng Lun. Li Li, a studious and plain girl, befriends the handsome but cynical Pei Shangxuan in junior high. Over 15 years, she remains his constant friend and the only one he truly loves. As Shangxuan realizes her significance, their love faces insurmountable obstacles.

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