The Rational Life
理智派生活
Shen Ruo Xin is a thirty-something professional who decides to take a stand against unfair societal expectations At her workplace she finds herself drawn to two different men - one her trusted, younger assistant, the other her bachelor boss. Knowing she is considered a 'leftover woman' weighs heavily on her. Will she opt to marry the man society deems appropriate, or will she listen to her heart and screw up the courage to pursue a romance with the younger man?
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What are the ratings for The Rational Life?
The Rational Life scores 8.0 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Rational Life?
The Rational Life stars Qin Lan, Dylan Wang, Lin Xinyi, Bao Wenjing, and Gu Keja.
How many seasons of The Rational Life are there?
The Rational Life has 1 season and 35 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of The Rational Life?
All 35 episodes of The Rational Life add up to about 26 hours 15 minutes at roughly 45 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 13 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 7 days.
What network is The Rational Life on?
The Rational Life airs on Mango TV, and is produced by Hunan TV.
What language is The Rational Life in?
The Rational Life is in Chinese, and its original title is 理智派生活.
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