Starlight in a Rental Room

Lin Zhou is an ordinary university graduate from a small southern city. Introverted but tenacious at heart, he comes to Beijing with the simple goal of putting down roots in the big city. At first, he sees Beijing through rose-colored glasses and believes hard work guarantees success. But as reality wears him down, he comes to understand life’s complexities and learns to hold on to his original ideals even as he makes compromises, growing into a “new Beijinger” who can face challenges with confidence.