Arriving in the City: A Post-80s Journey

Born in rural China during the 1980s reform era, a generation comes of age just as the economy explodes. With little more than dreams and determination, they flood into booming cities where sky-high costs and fierce competition await. Without elite degrees or family wealth, these young strivers must navigate an unforgiving urban landscape, carving out their own paths against all odds. A raw, authentic portrait of ambition, struggle, and resilience in modern China's transformation.