Romance in the Rain

Lu Yiping, one of many children of a retired general with nine wives, is banished from her family home due to Wang Xueqin. Driven by resentment, she plots revenge by targeting her stepsister's love interest, He Shuhuan. But as Yiping navigates life with her mother, she unexpectedly finds forgiveness and love through the people she meets, transforming her journey of vengeance into one of self-discovery and healing.

Romance in the Rain (2001) is a Taiwanese and Chinese co-produced period romance series created by Chiung Yao and Lee Pyeong for TVB Jade. Set in 1930s Shanghai during the upheaval of the second sino-japanese war, it follows Lu Yiping (Zhao Wei), one of many children of a retired general with nine wives, who is banished from the family home by the scheming Wang Xueqin. Driven by resentment, Yiping plots revenge against her stepsister's love interest, He Shuhuan (Leo Ku Kui-Kei), a plan that pulls her into a web of jealousy, rivalry and divided loyalties. Her sister Lu Ruping (Ruby Lin) and the household's shifting alliances supply much of the friction. Across one 49-episode season the drama moves through heartbreak, sibling competition and quiet personal reckoning, with each episode built from family confrontations and tender encounters. Its tone is melodramatic yet wistful, a sentimental romance steeped in period costume and the weight of a turbulent era. Fans of Empresses in the Palace and Scarlet Heart will find resonance in its blend of courtly-style family intrigue and romantic longing.

• Empresses in the Palaceshared romantic melodrama, family conflict and wartime-era backdrop
• Scarlet Heartshared Chinese period romance with sibling rivalry and revenge plotting
• Lust, Cautionshared Republican-era Shanghai setting and melodramatic family saga tone

Created by

Chiung Yao, Lee Pyeong

Release Date

2001-04-03

Episode runtime

50 min

Rating

7.2 / 10 (23)

What is Romance in the Rain about?

A banished daughter plots revenge against her stepsister's love interest in 1930s China, only to find forgiveness and love along the way.

What is Romance in the Rain like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Romance in the Rain as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Romance in the Rain violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Romance in the Rain as mild.

Which shows are like Romance in the Rain?

Shows with a similar feel include Empresses in the Palace, Scarlet Heart, and Lust, Caution.

How long is Romance in the Rain?

Romance in the Rain: 1 season, 49 episodes.

Is Romance in the Rain still running?

No, Romance in the Rain has ended.

Where can I watch Romance in the Rain?

In United States, Romance in the Rain is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.