Boy and Girl (2003)

Name: Boy and Girl
Released: 2003-04-25
Cast: Ruby Lin, Lu Yi, Zeng Li, Yu Yi, Jiang Hua

Original title: 男才女貌
Directed by: Jiang Jia Jun
Cast: Ruby Lin, Lu Yi, Zeng Li, Yu Yi, Jiang Hua, Yu Xiao Wei, Wu Jia Ni, Feng Shao Feng
Country: People's Republic of China
Length: 1 season, 20 episodes

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The catalogue in 3D

The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this series is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

Young professionals in modern China navigate career challenges and romantic relationships. Su La and Qiu Shi are among those seeking love while dealing with everyday obstacles in the city.

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What happens

Boy & Girl (Chinese: 男才女貌; pinyin: Nán Cái Nǚ Mào), also known as Love in the City, is a Chinese youth drama, premiered on China Central Television (CCTV) on April 25, 2003. It dominated over all other series with an average of 80 million audience each night. The story introduces the lives of the young generation, from real-life obstacles to seeking a lover in the modern society. The series stars Ruby Lin and Lu Yi, playing the roles of Su La and Qiu Shi, respectively. It was ranked 2nd place of the highest view rating in China during its run. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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