Where the Fish Swim Ashore: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Elementary school teacher Sun Lu has always lived by the rules. But a routine home visit unexpectedly brings her into the life of Chen Xudong, the owner of a small aquarium shop and a single father. She sees him as a troubled man, while he sees beyond her composed smile to the loneliness and quiet strength she keeps hidden. As their misunderstandings fade, the peaceful world of tropical fish draws them closer, and two lonely souls slowly find their way to each other.

Series details

• Title: Where the Fish Swim Ashore
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Chinese
• Genres: Romance
• Premiere date: 2026-05-20
• Final broadcast date listed: 2026-05-20
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: Tencent QQ
• Network country: China
• Typical episode runtime: 2 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 92021

Cast and credited roles

• Hei Ze — Chen Xu Dong
• Zhao Xi Xi — Sun Lu

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2026-05-20; final listed air date 2026-05-20; episode order: 72.

Source and licence

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