Back to 1989
Series Overview
A young successful young man has always felt something missing in his life because he never knew his father. At 26, Che Chen is already a successful assistant manager for an investment trust. But he was raised by his single mother Chen Mu and never knew the identity of his father, and that void has been nagging at him. But a freak accident sends Che back 27 years into the past, to the year before he was born. When he meets 22-year-old Zhen Zhen Ye, Che realizes that this naïve and trusting young woman is his mother's best friend! When Che realizes that anything he does in the year 1989 could alter his mother’s future, will he do anything to alter the course of his own life?
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1 Season • 34 Episodes
45 min per episode
2016 – 2016
Premiered: Fri, Jan 22, 2016
Joyce LiuLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 34: “Episode 34”
Che discovers the butterfly effect from 1989 created some positive changes. Jin-qin comes to see Ya-juan. A diary leads to a clue about Zhen-zhen.
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Ker Choon Hooi
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Ker Choon Hooi
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What is Back to 1989 about?
A young successful young man has always felt something missing in his life because he never knew his father. At 26, Che Chen is already a successful assistant manager for an investment trust. But he was raised by his single mother Chen Mu and never knew the identity of his father, and that void has been nagging at him. But a freak accident sends Che back 27 years into the past, to the year before he was born. When he meets 22-year-old Zhen Zhen Ye, Che realizes that this naïve and trusting young woman is his mother's best friend! When Che realizes that anything he does in the year 1989 could alter his mother’s future, will he do anything to alter the course of his own life?
How many seasons does Back to 1989 have?
Back to 1989 comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Back to 1989?
Key cast members in Back to 1989 include Marcus Chang, Ray Yang, Ivy Shao, Tsai Huang Ru, Chang Chieh.
Who created or directed Back to 1989?
Back to 1989 was developed and directed by Ker Choon Hooi.