In My Prime: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

In the early 1980s, in the small town of Qingwu, the Qi and Cao families with vastly different family dynamics each welcome a new baby: Qi Shi and Cao Xin. Qi Shi, who suffers from albinism, is acutely aware of her difference from a young age, resorting to drinking soy sauce and wearing wigs in a desperate attempt to fit in. Meanwhile, Cao Xin is the quintessential perfect child in other parents' eyes—yet his reputation comes at the cost of his father's harsh demands. When the unconventional, brave, and stubborn girl crosses paths with the well-behaved, disciplined, and high-achieving boy, the two families—already close neighbors—find their lives intertwined through an absurd swapped-at-birth incident. This sparks a journey filled with tears and the chance for rebirth. As the younglings navigate the trials of family, friendship, and romance, the grown-ups grapple with their career, marriage, and family life. In the torrent of time filled with ups and downs, they heal and grow hand in hand, striving to find their calling and true happiness. "In My Prime" is a period family drama series adapted from Han Shisan's novel "Close Neighbors (Jin Lin)."

Series details

• Title: In My Prime
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Chinese
• Genres: Drama, Family
• Premiere date: 2026-09-03
• Final broadcast date listed: 2026-09-18
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: CCTV-1
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: iQIYI
• Network country: China
• Typical episode runtime: 46 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 83303

Cast and credited roles

• Guan Xiao Tong — Qi Shi
• Wang Zi Qi — Cao Xin
• Liu Lin — Huo Qinglian
• Guo Tao — Qi Aihua
• Guo Xiao Dong — Cao Dongfang
• Zou Yuan Qing — Cao Si

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2026-09-03; final listed air date 2026-09-18; episode order: 26.

Source and licence

Adapted from In My Prime on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.