Saturday 25 December 2021

A Year Without a Job

Drama: A Year Without a Job
Chinese Title: 没有工作的一年 / Mei You Gong Zuo De Yi Nian
Broadcast Network: Hunan TV
Broadcast Website: Mango TV

Broadcast Date: April 11, 2022

Air Time: Mon-Tue 22:00 (1 ep) with 2 more eps released early for VIP, Tue-Wed (1 ep) for non-VIP (See Viewing Calendar)
Genre: Modern
Language: Mandarin
Episodes: 16
Director: Zan Wu
Production Company: Yida Media
Executive Producer: Jia Yiqun
Origin: China
Watch Episodes On: Youtube

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Synopsis and Plot Summary

Da (Big) Yu, a post-85 girl puts her career above all else while Xiao (Little) Yu, a post 95 girl is quite laid back. Whether it's because they've become unemployed or resigned, the two become roommates and adopt different attitudes towards life.

Da Yu (La Mu Yang Zi) never had time for her boyfriend because she was always busy with work. At the same time, she lost her boyfriend and her job. On this day, she meets Xiao Yu (Wan Peng), a girl born in 1995 who has the same name and surname as herself. Xiao Yu had quit her job out of boredom and by coincidence, the two start living under the same roof.

During the year that they are jobless, Da Yu follows Xiao Yu's lead in trying new things. In turn, Xiao Yu also learns to plan things under the influence of Da Yu. They decide to return to the workplace once more. Da Yu who's 30 hits a wall due to the stringent requirements in the corporate world and must find another way to move forward. Meanwhile, Xiao Yu learns to strive hard instead of taking it easy and earns the appreciation of her superiors. In this way, Da Yu and Xiao Yu find the meaning of life and work through each other.

Fun Facts

The filming ceremony was held on August 15, 2021.
Filming wrapped after over two months on November 5, 2021.
It is part of Hunan TV's miniseries lineup at the later 10pm time slot.
It is preceded by Dine With Love.
It is followed by A Wife's Choice.

Cast

	Jackie Li Jiaqi as Da (Big) Yu / He Yu (Big)
	Wan Peng as Xiao (Little) Yu / He Yu (Small)
	Zhai Zilu as Jin Chengwu
	Li Junxian as Song Zelin
	Jiang Xueming as Li Ao