Episode 1 - Episode 1
February 17, 2003
⢠55 minutes
Barefoot and fleeing his crumbling home life, Li Qing escapes down a sunlit alley as his broken, gun-waving father gives chase, haunted by past glory and present loss.
Episode 2 - Episode 2
February 18, 2003
⢠55 minutes
After a painful reunion with their mother and the sudden loss of his younger brother, A Qing finds himself drowning in grief and guiltâuntil a quiet, unexpected moment with Zhao Ying offers him a glimpse of warmth in a world thatâs falling apart.
Episode 3 - Episode 3
February 19, 2003
⢠55 minutes
Cast out from home and school, A Qing seeks refuge in New Park, where heâs drawn into a hidden world of outcasts, memories, and forbidden love. With Old Guoâs guidance and Xiao Yuâs friendship, he steps into the shadows of the âdark kingdom,â where pain and longing quietly echo through the night.
Episode 4 - Episode 4
February 20, 2003
⢠55 minutes
Welcomed into a chosen family, A Qing joins Xiao Yu, Mouse, and Wu Min under the wing of Master Yang. As they prepare for Sheng Gongâs party, Old Guo bids A Qing farewell with a photo and a nameââLittle Goshawkââurging him to fly forward into an uncertain future. Among wayward youth and whispered legends, A Qingâs journey through the âdark kingdomâ takes flight.
Episode 5 - Episode 5
February 21, 2003
⢠55 minutes
At Sheng Gongâs party, A Qing dances among strangers and longing, while his past crashes back when he finds his mother ill and broken in a basement. Her grief over Di Waâs death turns into blame, pushing A Qing further into isolation. Meanwhile, Xiao Yu is showered with gifts by Old Zhouânew clothes, and a gold chain once worn by his late wifeâpulling him deeper into a world where affection often comes with a price.
Episode 6 - Episode 6
February 24, 2003
⢠55 minutes
Xiao Yu and A Qing visit Mouse, who proudly displays his stash of stolen memories, each tied to a forgotten moment. But the fragile calm is broken when Mouse is brutally beaten by his older brother, Crow, forcing the boys into heavy silence on a grimy kitchen floor. Meanwhile, A Qing brings his ailing mother to Di Waâs grave. Her sorrowful confession reveals a life spent fleeingâjust like A Qing. In her regret, he sees his own reflection: a runaway soul, searching for something he canât name, headed toward the same quiet ruin.
Episode 7 - Episode 7
February 25, 2003
⢠55 minutes
A-Qing sings to his dying mother as she passes, while Wu Min faces heartbreak and Xiao Yu meets a man who may link to his long-lost father.
Episode 8 - Episode 8
February 26, 2003
⢠55 minutes
A-Qing grieves alone in the rain, haunted by loss. Wu Min attempts suicide after being dumped, and Long Ziâs comfort only deepens A-Qingâs pain.
Episode 9 - Episode 9
February 27, 2003
⢠55 minutes
A-Qing faces scorn from Master Yang and quits his job. He helps Mouse with Fumi and reunites with Zhao Ying while Xiao pursues further education.
Episode 10 - Episode 10
February 28, 2003
⢠55 minutes
Long Zi returns, sharing a painful past with A-Qing. Xiao Yu grows distant from Old Zhou, while A-Qing struggles with his own feelings and commitments.
Episode 11 - Episode 11
March 3, 2003
⢠55 minutes
Long Zi explains his tragic love for A Fong, while A Qing struggles with his own relationships. Xiao Yu tries to mend his ties, but faces new complications.
Episode 12 - Episode 12
March 4, 2003
⢠55 minutes
A Qing learns more about Long Zi's past, while Long Zi's family forces him into a painful decision. A Fong's departure leaves both men heartbroken and lost.
Episode 13 - Episode 13
March 5, 2003
⢠55 minutes
Long Zi shares his painful past with A Qing, leading to an invitation for A Qing to help him rebuild. Master Yang warns Long Zi, while tensions rise with the police.
Episode 14 - Episode 14
March 6, 2003
⢠55 minutes
At the police station, A Qing and the others face punishment, while Wu Minâs father discovers his son's sexuality. Long Zi shares a poignant story of his own exile and painful past.
Episode 15 - Episode 15
March 7, 2003
⢠55 minutes
Long Zi offers A Qing a set of keys to his home, but A Qing feels suffocated by the secrets lingering there. A Qing rescues a mute boy, reminding him of Di Wa.
Episode 16 - Episode 16
March 10, 2003
⢠55 minutes
A Qing and the others take Mouse to a doctor who turns out to be Lin-sanâs old friend. Xiao Yuâs dream of going to Japan is dashed once again. Li Yueâs joy fades when her old flame asks for money. At Taoyuanchun Restaurant, Xiao Zhenâs wedding leads to the opening of the new club, âPeace Village,â on Retrocession Day.
Episode 17 - Episode 17
March 11, 2003
⢠55 minutes
At Peace Village's opening, Xiao Yu reconnects with his Japan dreams. A Qing cares for Old Master Fu, learning of the tragic past that shapes the old man's sorrow.
Episode 18 - Episode 18
March 12, 2003
⢠55 minutes
Wu Min returns to New Park, sinking into depression before A Qing takes him in. Long Zi confronts A Qing about leaving, and A Qing recalls his past with Zhao Ying.
Episode 19 - Episode 19
March 13, 2003
⢠55 minutes
With Peace Village at risk, Xiao Yu sets off for Japan. Meanwhile, Wu Min cares for Mr. Zhang, who finds peace with their relationship. A Qing learns of Old Master Fu's past with A Fong and shares it with Long Zi, who seeks understanding from both his father and Old Master Fu.
Episode 20 - Episode 20
March 14, 2003
⢠55 minutes
Old Master Fu urges A Qingâs father to forgive him, but dies after a heart attack. A Qing, haunted by visions of his father, returns home, leaving behind a gift for his father before running away. In New Park, he meets Luo Ping, and together they jog into the night, marking a new chapter in A Qingâs life.