Synopsis
A 2022 Chinese sci-fi mystery drama about a college student and a game developer trapped in a time loop on a bus that explodes.
Overview
"Endure" (开端) is a 2022 Chinese time-loop mystery drama produced by Daylight Entertainment, starring Bai Jingting and Zhao Jinmai. Adapted from Qi Daojun's novel, the series broke new ground for Chinese television with its innovative time-loop premise centered on a bus explosion.
Plot
College student Li Shiqing finds herself trapped in a time loop after a bomb explodes on Bus Route 45. She recruits fellow passenger Xiao Heyun, a video game developer, to help her investigate. Through repeated cycles, the pair gradually narrow down the suspicious passengers on board.
Cast
| Role | Actor | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Xiao Heyun | Bai Jingting | Game developer |
| Li Shiqing | Zhao Jinmai | College student |
| Zhang Cheng | Liu Yijun | Investigation team leader |
| Tao Yinghong | Liu Dan | Bus driver |
Innovation
"Endure" is China's first suspense series built around a time-loop concept. At just 15 episodes, it maintains a tight pace. It earned a 7.9 Douban rating.
References
- Douban: https://movie.douban.com/subject/35632755/
- Baidu Baike: 开端
- Daylight Entertainment
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