Season 1

Documentary series about the hopes and dreams of a group of children at three schools in rural China. This episode follows the children as they prepare for the biggest challenge of their lives.

It's May, and as the heat of summer sets in the senior students face the all-important Gao Kao exams.

Wu Yufei starts life at Tsinghua University in Beijing, but must get through 20 days of military training first.

1000 miles from Beijing, Olympic fever is reaching the schools ahead of China's first time hosting the games.

This episode examines the importance of family in China and takes a look at an event that holds this rapidly-changing society together - the Spring Festival.