The Return Journey Like a Rainbow

This film (drama)Also known as归途如虹，is aMainland ChinaProducerbeauty live，At2003Released in year 。The dialogue language isMandarin Chinese, English，Current Douban rating8.4(For reference only)。

This is a military-themed work full of the spirit of the times and youthful vitality. The drama mainly tells the story of outstanding soldiers such as Shi Tao and He Zhiyuan, who, in order to complete the historical task of "peaceful entry," face numerous difficulties and obstacles posed by the British forces stationed in Hong Kong, Hong Kong society, and the objective environment, ultimately accomplishing their mission with excellence. For the deployment, the stationed army decided to select a group of outstanding grassroots officers. Young soldiers such as Shi Tao, Chang Kaiping, Jin Dawei, and Su Qing come before the devilish instructor He Zhiyuan, facing his "attacks," "difficulties," and a 90% elimination rate. The young men endure "trials," yet this reveals their bravery and pursuit. Enthusiastic Shi Tao mistakenly gets involved in a situation where he helps He Zhiyuan’s wife, Nan Zhen, find a job, leading to misunderstandings about a "special" relationship with Hong Kong journalist Lin Jiayi, which almost costs him the chance for early deployment, thereby affecting He Zhiyuan’s opportunity to "stay in" before entering Hong Kong. History ultimately places them in front of British Colonel Lawrence. In the face of his tough standoff, He Zhiyuan demonstrates mature military qualities and a resilient soldier's spirit. Due to Lawrence's confrontation and difficulties, as well as camaraderie among soldiers, He Zhiyuan and Shi Tao undergo special training; their relationship with the culturally diverse Hong Kong journalist Lin Jiayi becomes a focal point for Hong Kong society regarding the stationed troops' hard work. Her strong sense of involvement and professional dedication not only creates "troubles" for the advance team but also puts Shi Tao in a difficult position. After several rounds of “contention,” Lin Jiayi straightforwardly tells Shi Tao that she has developed feelings for him. Professional discipline, ethical reasoning, and a firm hero belief make Shi Tao initially make a choice. Lin Jiayi endures the trials of love while gradually growing herself. An unexpected incident during a "mountain fire rescue" allows Lin Jiayi and other Hong Kong residents to see the morals, spirit, and sentiments of these Chinese soldiers. In the drama, the process of Hong Kong citizens moving from observation, doubt, to trust and affection towards the People's Liberation Army coincides with Shi Tao and He Zhiyuan fulfilling their sacred duty; they also face the challenge of communicating and integrating national sentiments, testing the comprehensive cultural literacy of the stationed soldiers. Through their cultural persona and wisdom, the stationed troops enable Hong Kong residents to feel the "blood is thicker than water" national sentiment, helping them understand the true meaning of their motherland in real life. Understanding the stationed soldiers becomes an emotional bridge for Hong Kong citizens to return to their motherland. By showcasing the changing layers and trajectories of Liang Chengye, Lin Jiayi, Qu Shiren, and Song Tai, the sense of return truly establishes itself in their hearts.