Storyline

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?

First Aired

2016-01-22
Last Aired

2016-06-24
Creator

Joyce Liu
Genre

Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Family
Seasons

1
Episodes

34
Status

Ended
Language

普通话
Network

Sanlih E-Television

Keywords:

time travel

Stream and watch Back to 1989

Season 1

1. Episode 1

Securities analyst Chen Che has an accident after arguing with his mother over his father's identity a...More

Securities analyst Chen Che has an accident after arguing with his mother over his father's identity and wakes up in 1989, a year before his birth.Less

44mins 2016-01-22

2. Episode 2

Che begins to adapt to his new situation. After being rejected for a job at the firm where Zhen-zhen w...More

Che begins to adapt to his new situation. After being rejected for a job at the firm where Zhen-zhen works, he makes an impossible bet with a client.Less

43mins 2016-01-29

3. Episode 3

Zhen-zhen insists Che rents a room in her parents' house. Che has to deal with seeing his mother as a ...More

Zhen-zhen insists Che rents a room in her parents' house. Che has to deal with seeing his mother as a happy young woman. Jian gets a new job pitch.Less

44mins 2016-02-05

4. Episode 4

Jian gives Zhen-zhen another chance, but Che's new position in the company causes problems for her. Ya...More

Jian gives Zhen-zhen another chance, but Che's new position in the company causes problems for her. Ya-juan finds Che's behavior a little strange.Less

44mins 2016-02-12

5. Episode 5

Li-jing accuses Zhen-zhen of making a huge mistake. Che thinks about his youth and wonders what change...More

Li-jing accuses Zhen-zhen of making a huge mistake. Che thinks about his youth and wonders what changed Ya-juan. A club brawl leads to a revelation.Less

44mins 2016-02-19

6. Episode 6

Che is touched when Zhen-zhen's family learns about her debt. Mr. Wang settles the score in the bowlin...More

Che is touched when Zhen-zhen's family learns about her debt. Mr. Wang settles the score in the bowling alley. Che shoots hoops with Jin-qin.Less

44mins 2016-02-26

7. Episode 7

After Che happily bonds with Jin-qin, he begins to suspect that someone else is his dad. Ya-juan's mot...More

After Che happily bonds with Jin-qin, he begins to suspect that someone else is his dad. Ya-juan's mother disapproves of Jin-qin. Che misses a call.Less

44mins 2016-03-04

8. Episode 8

Xiao-long has a photo shoot that leaves him second best to Che. Ya-juan's mother has an ulterior motiv...More

Xiao-long has a photo shoot that leaves him second best to Che. Ya-juan's mother has an ulterior motive for inviting her friends over for a party.Less

45mins 2016-03-11

9. Episode 9

Che and Zhen-zhen get closer during a thunderstorm. Zhen-zhen and Ya-juan nurse Che through a bad cold...More

Che and Zhen-zhen get closer during a thunderstorm. Zhen-zhen and Ya-juan nurse Che through a bad cold that stirs up his childhood memories.Less

43mins 2016-03-18

10. Episode 10

Che saves the day for Ya-juan when a delinquent account holder puts her job at risk. Meanwhile, Zhong-...More

Che saves the day for Ya-juan when a delinquent account holder puts her job at risk. Meanwhile, Zhong-en and Jin-qin are both pining for Ya-juan.Less

44mins 2016-03-25

11. Episode 11

A month after arriving in 1989, Che worries about his identity. Zhen-zhen tries magic to see her futur...More

A month after arriving in 1989, Che worries about his identity. Zhen-zhen tries magic to see her future husband. Xiao-long discovers something odd.Less

44mins 2016-04-01

12. Episode 12

Che fills in onstage for Jin-qin at Zhong-en's café. Xiao-long is getting more suspicious of Che. Ya-j...More

Che fills in onstage for Jin-qin at Zhong-en's café. Xiao-long is getting more suspicious of Che. Ya-juan's mother arranges a blind date for her.Less

44mins 2016-04-08

13. Episode 13

Jin-qin tells Ya-juan his future plans. Che accidentally runs into his grandfather, a physicist who ha...More

Jin-qin tells Ya-juan his future plans. Che accidentally runs into his grandfather, a physicist who has a theory about time, space and wormholes.Less

44mins 2016-04-15

14. Episode 14

Mr. Jian takes the office on a weekend retreat in the country, where some hidden feelings are revealed...More

Mr. Jian takes the office on a weekend retreat in the country, where some hidden feelings are revealed and others take a path to a new direction.Less

43mins 2016-04-22

15. Episode 15

When an infection sends Zhen-zhen to the hospital, Xiao-long and Che vie for her attention. Che reveal...More

When an infection sends Zhen-zhen to the hospital, Xiao-long and Che vie for her attention. Che reveals who he is to the only person who can help him.Less

44mins 2016-04-29

16. Episode 16

Xiao-long tries to tell Zhen-zhen about his suspicions. A shady new client gives Xiao-long some advice...More

Xiao-long tries to tell Zhen-zhen about his suspicions. A shady new client gives Xiao-long some advice. Mr. Ye is still confused about Che's suit.Less

45mins 2016-05-06

17. Episode 17

Guo-zhang explains the butterfly effect to Che, who realizes even small changes now can affect the fut...More

Guo-zhang explains the butterfly effect to Che, who realizes even small changes now can affect the future. Wan-ling and Ya-juan have a huge quarrel.Less

44mins 2016-05-13

18. Episode 18

Xiao-long's drunken call to Zhen-zhen leads to a confrontation. Guo-zhang worries about his own butter...More

Xiao-long's drunken call to Zhen-zhen leads to a confrontation. Guo-zhang worries about his own butterfly effect. Che warns Zhen-zhen about Sheng-tai.Less

44mins 2016-05-20

19. Episode 19

Xiao-long becomes the firm's top seller. Zhen-zhen and Che hide their feelings from her parents. A wor...More

Xiao-long becomes the firm's top seller. Zhen-zhen and Che hide their feelings from her parents. A worried Guo-zhang pressures Che about the future.Less

43mins 2016-05-27

20. Episode 20

Che wonders if changing Ya-juan's future will alter his own. Guo-zhang encourages Ya-juan. An angry Wa...More

Che wonders if changing Ya-juan's future will alter his own. Guo-zhang encourages Ya-juan. An angry Wan-ling arrives at the club at the wrong moment.Less

44mins 2016-06-03

21. Episode 21

Ya-juan and her mother grow further apart. Xiao-long plans a lavish Christmas party. Zhen-zhen overhea...More

Ya-juan and her mother grow further apart. Xiao-long plans a lavish Christmas party. Zhen-zhen overhears Che and Guo-zhang talking about time travel.Less

44mins 2016-06-10

22. Episode 22

Zhen-zhen comes up with a dangerous idea to keep her and Che together. Xiao-ling challenges Che to a d...More

Zhen-zhen comes up with a dangerous idea to keep her and Che together. Xiao-ling challenges Che to a drinking duel. Zhong-en lashes out at Jin-qin.Less

45mins 2016-06-12

23. Episode 23

Jin-qin misunderstands when he sees Zhong-en comforting Ya-juan. Zhen-zhen's family is happy about Che...More

Jin-qin misunderstands when he sees Zhong-en comforting Ya-juan. Zhen-zhen's family is happy about Che. Ya-juan makes a decision, and a conclusion.Less

44mins 2016-06-13

24. Episode 24

Xiao-long won't take no for an answer. Che finally tells Zhen-zhen about his connection to Ya-juan, wh...More

Xiao-long won't take no for an answer. Che finally tells Zhen-zhen about his connection to Ya-juan, who later reveals what happened on Christmas Eve.Less

44mins 2016-06-14

25. Episode 25

A stock market crisis leads to financial problems for both the Ye and the Chen families. Guo-zhang com...More

A stock market crisis leads to financial problems for both the Ye and the Chen families. Guo-zhang comforts Ya-juan, who gets life-changing news.Less

45mins 2016-06-15

26. Episode 26

Jin-qin writes to Ya-juan. Che blames himself for Ya-juan's unhappiness. Guo-zhang warns that the butt...More

Jin-qin writes to Ya-juan. Che blames himself for Ya-juan's unhappiness. Guo-zhang warns that the butterfly effect will also impact Che's life.Less

43mins 2016-06-16

27. Episode 27

Che supports Ya-juan's drastic decision, no matter the cost. Ya-juan has a change of heart. Zhong-en r...More

Che supports Ya-juan's drastic decision, no matter the cost. Ya-juan has a change of heart. Zhong-en reveals a shocking secret to Che and Jin-qin.Less

44mins 2016-06-17

28. Episode 28

Che helps Ya-juan and Jin-qin. Xian-long feels left out by the Golden Team of Five. Che enjoys a New Y...More

Che helps Ya-juan and Jin-qin. Xian-long feels left out by the Golden Team of Five. Che enjoys a New Year's Eve family feast for the first time.Less

44mins 2016-06-18

29. Episode 29

Che and Zhen-zhen find things that will last through time. Xiao-long makes a terrible financial decisi...More

Che and Zhen-zhen find things that will last through time. Xiao-long makes a terrible financial decision. A clue is uncovered that solves a mystery.Less

44mins 2016-06-19

30. Episode 30

Sheng-tai has a proposition for Che that turns violent. Zhen-zhen goes to Guo-zhang for time travel ad...More

Sheng-tai has a proposition for Che that turns violent. Zhen-zhen goes to Guo-zhang for time travel advice. Ya-juan is having a hard time coping.Less

44mins 2016-06-20

31. Episode 31

Ya-juan comes to a decision about Jin-qin. Che and Guo-zhang wonder if the future really can be change...More

Ya-juan comes to a decision about Jin-qin. Che and Guo-zhang wonder if the future really can be changed. Li-jing stands up for Jian at the office.Less

44mins 2016-06-21

32. Episode 32

Che and Zhen-zhen spend a romantic evening together as they realize their time together is growing sho...More

Che and Zhen-zhen spend a romantic evening together as they realize their time together is growing short. Ya-juan goes into labor prematurely.Less

44mins 2016-06-22

33. Episode 33

Che goes to the tree and finds the time capsule. Ya-juan tells him about something traumatic from his ...More

Che goes to the tree and finds the time capsule. Ya-juan tells him about something traumatic from his childhood. Guo-zhang starts to remember 1989.Less

44mins 2016-06-23

34. Episode 34

Che discovers the butterfly effect from 1989 created some positive changes. Jin-qin comes to see Ya-ju...More

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.Less