Gentlemen of the East 8th District (2022)
The story follows four close university friends — Tong Yu, Guo Chong, Li Jie Sen, and Xiang Xiao Fei — as they navigate adulthood and the challenges of modern life.
In 2020 Shanghai, these once-promising young men find themselves at low points in their respective careers. Tong Yu, an artificial intelligence engineer, struggles with setbacks in his research. Guo Chong, now a university lecturer, feels lost in the routine of academic life. Li Jie Sen, a western restaurant chef, hits a creative bottleneck. Meanwhile, Xiang Xiao Fei, a branded shop manager, is caught between pursuing his ideals and securing financial stability.
Love also complicates their lives. Tong Yu and his manager Xu Duo endure numerous ups and downs. Guo Chong and graduate student Ai Mi remain stuck in an ambiguous push-and-pull dynamic. Li Jie Sen chases after his idol, popular Weibo author Yue Zi Qian. Xiang Xiao Fei, in contrast, rushes into a flash marriage with businesswoman Liu Sheng Nan.
Facing the realities of a middle-aged crisis, the four men support one another through obstacles in both career and romance. Ultimately, they learn to embrace growth, rediscover passion, and strive for a better, more mature version of themselves — in the prime years of their lives.
Drama Information
- Native Title: 东八区的先生们
- Also Known As: Dong Ba Qu De Xian Sheng Men, Gentlemen Attention Please, 先生们请立正
- Screenwriter: Zhang Han
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Tags
- Workplace Setting
- Engineer Male Lead
- Male-Centered Plot
- Multiple Mains
- Multiple Couples
- Bromance
- Friendship
- Business Industry
- Co-workers' Relationship
- Café Owner Male Lead
