A new inspirational period drama is set to enter prime time as MY DESTINY 《我的山与海》, starring Seven Tan, officially announces its premiere date. The series will debut on March 7 in CCTV-8’s prime-time slot, marking one of the most anticipated realistic dramas of the early spring season. With Seven Tan taking the lead role, many viewers have already expressed confidence in MY DESTINY 《我的山与海》)even ahead of its broadcast.
Adapted from the novel I and My Destiny by Mao Dun Literature Prize-winning author Liang Xiaosheng, MY DESTINY 《我的山与海》 continues the writer’s tradition of portraying sweeping historical change through the lives of ordinary individuals. Liang Xiaosheng’s previous works have been recognized for their emotional realism, and this adaptation is expected to maintain a similarly grounded tone. Directed by Bai Shan and written by Guo Jingyu, the production brings together an experienced creative team known for their strength in period storytelling. From its early development stages, MY DESTINY 《我的山与海》has aimed to faithfully recreate the atmosphere of the 1990s, with meticulous attention to costumes, set design, and overall visual texture.
In MY DESTINY (《我的山与海》), Seven Tan takes on her first major female-led role, portraying Fang Wanzhi across a 30-year span of her life. The character evolves from a 20-year-old young woman into a 50-year-old accomplished entrepreneur, presenting a demanding acting challenge. Fang Wanzhi’s journey is marked by dramatic turning points, including the revelation that she was adopted as an abandoned rural child despite growing up in a county magistrate’s family, deception from her biological father, and betrayal by her first love. Refusing to surrender to fate, she relocates to Shenzhen and begins at the bottom as a factory worker before gradually building her own career. Ultimately, she returns to her hometown determined to give back. Through layered performance shifts that move from youthful innocence to resilience and later composed maturity, Seven Tan signals a clear departure from her previously associated “sweet” screen image in MY DESTINY 《我的山与海》
The ensemble cast further strengthens MY DESTINY 《我的山与海》. Veteran actors Wang Jinsong and Liu Wei add depth and authority to the narrative, while younger performers including Gao Zhiting, Dong Qing, and Xi Wang contribute to the emotional landscape of the story. Notably, Seven Tan reunites with Dong Qing following an earlier collaboration, portraying close friends who support one another through the trials of entrepreneurship and personal hardship. Together, they form a trio that reflects the perseverance and solidarity of women striving for success during a transformative era.
At its core, MY DESTINY 《我的山与海》focuses not on spectacle but on the quiet resilience of individuals navigating social and historical change. The drama emphasizes the idea that while one’s origins may remain fixed, determination and courage can reshape the course of a life. As Seven Tan brings Fang Wanzhi’s decades-long journey to the screen, MY DESTINY 《我的山与海》 aims to offer both emotional warmth and inspirational strength. With its upcoming prime-time debut, MY DESTINY 《我的山与海》stands poised to become one of the season’s most closely watched dramas.
