Always Home Season 1, Episode 5: So Near, Yet So Far

The Fallen Star of Sishui

Huan'er moves to Tianhe, meets Xichi and Song Cong, forming an awkward yet meaningful new friendship.

44 min

You Always Want What You Can't Get

Adjusting to school life, Huan'er observes Xichi's carefree charm and Song Cong's quiet brilliance.

44 min

At Least Take the First Step

Shared classes and routines bring the trio closer, building trust in unfamiliar surroundings.

46 min

Run! Speed: 140 miles per hour!

School events spark subtle emotions, hinting at crushes beneath their growing friendship.

47 min

One, Two, Three, Pinocchio

Group outings strengthen bonds, but unspoken feelings begin shaping their dynamic.

44 min

Young Friends Are Collectors of Youth

Song Cong's family expectations surface, revealing struggles behind his calm exterior.

44 min

The Fireworks Witness our Comraderie

Xichi faces conflict between soccer passion and academic demands, questioning his future.

44 min

Go! Strive For Your Dreams

Back in Shanghai, Fu Yunshen suspends his plant‑research project, causing conflict at work and guilt over leaving Zhu Jiu behind.

45 min

Pain of Youth is Not Just Literature

45 min

If Sadness Had Weight

Stress and competition test their resilience, straining emotions and friendships.

46 min

Even the Ace Student Can't Solve ABC

Unspoken feelings lead to distance, creating cracks in their once-easy bond.

46 min

Time, Time, Please Slow Down

Huan'er reflects on love and friendship, unsure where her feelings truly belong.

43 min

Growing Up Happens Overnight

Xichi's cheerful facade fades, exposing fears of failure and self-doubt.

45 min

The Last Lesson

Song Cong faces family turmoil, relying on friends while hiding deeper pain.

46 min

No Survivors

Graduation approaches, bringing bittersweet emotions and uncertainty about the future.

49 min

So This is How You Play?

College life begins, introducing new paths and slowly drifting connections.

45 min

Going Separate Ways

Different goals and lifestyles create emotional gaps between the once inseparable trio

43 min

Our Lives Are All Different

Huan'er learns to navigate adulthood, gaining strength beyond her comfort zone.

47 min

Your Place in My Heart

Unexpected reunions revive old bonds, reminding them of their shared past

46 min

It's Love That Has Arrived

Feelings resurface, but timing and distance complicate their emotional choices.

44 min

Qi Qi's Victory

Career struggles challenge confidence, forcing them to rethink their ambitions.

45 min

Let's Keep A Secret Together

Personal crises test their emotional strength, pushing them toward maturity.

44 min

Unable to Hide

Loss and heartbreak leave deep marks, shaping their understanding of life.

44 min

This is The Real Me

They lean on each other for support, finding hope despite hardships

47 min

Rewind

Reality reshapes their expectations, leading to evolving goals and priorities.

45 min

Practice of Farewell

Old misunderstandings resolve, restoring trust and emotional clarity.

47 min

Happy Graduation or Not?

They confront long-hidden emotions, finally facing what they avoided for years.

45 min

Love is The Only Answer

Their journeys align again, bringing them back together at a turning point.

50 min

Always Home

They embrace adulthood, realizing that despite change, their bond remains their true home.

45 min